Tactical Paramedic

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Designed for EMS and medical professionals at all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials, Second Edition provides the foundation needed to become a world-class tactical medical provider (TMP). Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. The Second Edition thoroughly prepares medical professionals to safely accompany a SWAT unit into the tactical environment. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content for the Tactical Environment The rapidly changing tactical environment requires specialized rapid assessment techniques. The tactical patient assessment process is presented in a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand how to rapidly apply this specialized process to the patient in the tactical environment. Each traumatic injury chapter further reinforces the tactical patient assessment process by highlighting the unique aspects of each traumatic injury. A new chapter about active assailant mass casualty incidents has been added. Law enforcement education topics for TMPs are compiled in a new appendix. Dynamic Features These features allow EMS and medical professionals to take the extra step toward becoming outstanding TMPs: • At the Scene Advice from experienced TMPs on how to excel during a mission • Safety Information on how to remain safe in the tactical environment, even under the threat of violence • Medical Gear Tips on the best equipment to pack and utilize in the tactical environment • Detailed Step-by-Step Skill Reviews A thorough discussion of how to perform lifesaving skills in the high-intensity tactical environment

Medical support for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units is different from civilian EMS in many ways. A tactical medical provider (TMP) is charged with providing life-saving care to downed SWAT officers and taking measures to defend against criminal suspects. Mastery of these skills requires extensive, specialized tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) training and experience in the tactical environment. Designed for EMS and medical professionals of all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials provides the foundation needed to create world-class TMPs. Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Disclaimer: These guidelines were developed as a reference for the Counter-Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Program. The guidelines and protocols provided in this manual are based on the most current information available at the time of publication. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, but the CONTOMS Program cannot be responsible for discrepancies or typographical errors. Since medical practice is continually evolving, providers are reminded to remain cognizant of the most current practices that may revise or replace the approach adopted in this publication. Providers are also cautioned not to rely on this manual as a sole source of information about patient care, but rather to tailor their therapy to the clinical context and to consult medical control for any concerns. Foreword These protocols are issued by the Office of Health Affairs of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These protocols are for the use of licensed Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers authorized to provide medical care in the Department. The protocols contained within this text are the “Standard of Care” within those areas regulated under DHS. These protocols outline and define the expected level of care that should be administered to patients treated by approved DHS EMS providers. These combined protocols create a dynamic document that must be applied relevant to individual patient presentations and situations. An individual patient may require the application of a single protocol, a portion of a protocol, or a combination of several protocols, in order to adequately treat the patient’s condition. It is the expectation of DHS OHA that providers utilize the protocols, patient assessment, and clinical findings cooperatively to establish a treatment plan for each patient. These protocols provide for patient care capabilities identified as acceptable protocols by the Office of Health Affairs and approved for adoption by DHS agency EMS programs. Program Medical Director approval and approved training and skills testing are required for these protocols to be adopted and available for use. Specific components of the protocols, therefore, may not be available to all DHS personnel. The scope of the medication and equipment is defined by operational capabilities and are approved by the Program Medical Director.

"Providing the tools you need to succeed, the two-volume set of Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond offers a solid foundation for paramedic practice and is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines! A conversational, easy-to-read style simplifies topics and helps you master National Standard Curriculum objectives and meet the new National Education Standards. Each volume includes a companion DVD-ROM with step-by-step videos demonstrating the skills in the textbook and more. Because this two-volume set corresponds to the National Registry of EMTs National EMS Practice Analysis, it provides you with the best possible preparation for the National Registry exam."--Publisher's website.

The Ninth Edition teaches students the technical skills required of today’s paramedic while emphasizing other important professional attributes, including critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and personal well-being.

This brief, practical text covers all aspects of tactical emergency medicine—the practice of emergency medicine in the field, rather than at the hospital, during disasters, police or military conflicts, mass events, and community incidents. Key topics covered include hostage survival, insertion and extraction techniques, continuum of force, medical support, planning and triage, medical evaluation in the incident zone, care in custody, medical control of incident site, decontamination, community communication, and more. Boxed definitions, case scenarios, and treatment algorithms are included. The concluding chapter presents "real world" scenarios to run tactical teams through and lists recommended training programs and continuing education.