Workbook For Emergency Medical Responder

Updated to the new National EMS Education Standards and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the fifth edition of our core first responder textbook, Emergency Medical Responder, continues to take an assessment-based approach to emergency medical responder training. Designed to meet the needs of law enforcement personnel, fire fighters, rescue squad personnel, athletic trainers, college students, and laypersons, the text and features found in the fifth edition will help students take the next step toward becoming outstanding Emergency Medical Responders.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. The leader in the field, Emergency Medical Responder, Ninth Edition, provides clear first responder-level training for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil, and industrial personnel. The new ninth edition retains many successful features from previous editions and includes new topics and concepts that have recently become part of most Emergency Medical Responder programs. The foundation of this text is the new National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responder, and it also includes the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.

This textbook will provide the first responder student with the information needed as most students are working professionals such as firefighters, police officers, athletic trainers, industrial emergency responders, etc. It is the entry level of emergency medical services. This full-color, well-illustrated textbook/workbook combo is written by an EMS educator who is an experienced author and includes information on the medical management of the results of current national security threats.

Think back to a time when paramedics didn’t exist. When “drivers” simply brought injured patients to the hospital. When the EMS industry was in its infancy. A time before Nancy Caroline. Dr. Caroline’s work transformed EMS and the entire paramedic field. She created the first national standard curriculum for paramedic training in the United States. She also wrote the first paramedic textbook: Emergency Care in the Streets. The impact that Dr. Caroline had on EMS and health care spanned across the U.S. and abroad. From establishing EMS systems to training paramedics, to providing better nourishment and health care for orphans, her work had a profound impact on humanity. Throughout her life, Dr. Caroline brought a sense of excitement, joy, and humor to her work. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is proud to continue Dr. Caroline’s legacy. Her sense of excitement and humor live on in this text, which is dedicated to her. The Sixth Edition honors Dr. Caroline’s work with a clear, fun, understandable writing style for which she was known. Welcome back a familiar training companion to your classroom! Say hello to Sidney Sinus, AV Abe, and a cast of memorable characters and amusing anecdotes. Make learning for your students more fun!

Textbook for EMT training. The DVD walks students through the skills necessary to pass the EMT-Basic practical exam.

Discusses the history and techniques of swimming and diving, safety rescue techniques, and skills for a variety of aquatic activities.

Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to the Emergency Medical Services System;The Well-Being of the Emergency Medical Responder;Legal and Ethical Issues;The Human Body;Pharmaceuticals;Lifting and Moving Patients;The Airway and Ventilation;Circulation;Automated External Defibrillation;Scene Assessment;Patient Assessment;Communication and Documentation;Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies;Other Common Medical Complaints;Geriatric Considerations;Heat and Cold Emergencies;Bites and Stings;Psychological Emergencies and Crisis Intervention;Bleeding and Shock;Soft-Tissue Injuries;Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia;Burn Emergencies;Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies;Injuries to the Head, Face, and Neck;Injuries to the Spine;Musculoskeletal Injuries;Childbirth;Infants and Children;EMS Operations;Hazardous Materials Incidents and Emergencies;Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Command; Water Emergencies;Vehicle Stabilization and Patient Extrication;Special Rescue Situations MARKET: Appropriate for Emergency Medical Responder Courses.