Essentials of Emergency Care Refresher for EMT-B

by Limmer, Daniel J., EMT-P; O'Keefe, Michael F.; Elling, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780130945594
• ISBN10: 0130945595
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-29
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Designed for experienced EMT-Bs, this book thoroughly but concisely covers topics related to the infrequently used skills and knowledge required for a re-certification exam.It also provides new information and skills in chapters discussing such topics as medical and legal issues; the human body; lifting and moving; assessment of trauma, medical, pediatric, and geriatric patients; communications and documentation; general pharmacology, respiratory and cardiac emergencies; allergic reaction; bleeding and shock; soft tissue injuries; infants and children; ambulance operations; and gaining access and rescue.For emergency medical technicians.

Author Biography

Daniel Limmer, EMT-P, is a faculty member at the George Washington University Health Services program in Washington, DC. He has been involved in emergency services for more than twenty years as a paramedic, police officer, and educator. He is a co-author of Emergency Care, Ninth Edition, First Responder: A Skills Approach, Fire Service First Responder, and Advanced Medical Life Support.

Bob Elling, MPA, REMT-P, is currently a full-time faculty member at the Institute of Prehospital Emergency Medicine at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. He is also a Professor of Management with the American College of Prehospital Medicine, and works part-time as a paramedic with the Colonie EMS Department (NY). His publications include: Pocket Reference for the EMT-B and First Responder, First Responder. Exam Preparation and Review, Emergency Care Student Workbook, and Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice Volume 5 Student Workbook. Bob has written hundreds of articles for magazines and internet websites as well as video scripts.

Michael R O'Keefe, REMT-P, is Training Coordinator for the Vermont Department of Health's EMS division. He has been active as chairperson of the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators and with the development of various national EMS curricula. He was a member of the curriculum development group for the "First Responder: National Standard Curriculum." He also is a co-author of Emergency Care, Ninth Edition.

Edward T. Dickinson, M.D., NREMT-P, FACEP, (Medical Editor) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine in Philadelphia where he is Director of EMS Field Operations. He is Medical Director of the Town of Colonie EMS Department (NY) and the Malvern Fire Company (PA). Dr. Dickinson is active in prehospital research and the medical editor of numerous Brady EMT-B and First Responder texts. He is also the author of Fire Service Emergency Care and co-author of Emergency Incident Rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

Introduction to EMS Systems	2	(12)
Well-Being of the EMT-Basic	14	(22)
Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues	36	(10)
The Human Body	46	(12)
Lifting and Moving Patients	58	(18)
Airway Management	76	(28)
Scene Size-up, Initial Assessment, Baseline Vitals, and Sample History	104	(22)
Assessment of the Trauma Patient	126	(16)
Assessment of the Medical Patient	142	(12)
Assessment of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients	154	(12)
Communication and Documentation	166	(12)
General Pharmacology	178	(10)
Respiratory Emergencies	188	(12)
Cardiac Emergencies	200	(24)
Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status	224	(10)
Allergies	234	(12)
Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies	246	(10)
Environmental Emergencies	256	(18)
Behavioral Emergencies	274	(12)
Obstetrics and Gynecology	286	(16)
Bleeding and Shock	302	(14)
Soft Tissue Injuries	316	(22)
Musculoskeletal Injuries	338	(34)
Injuries to the Head and Spine	372	(38)
Infants and Children	410	(16)
Ambulance Operations	426	(18)
Gaining Access and Rescue	444	(16)
Special Operations	460	(22)
Advanced Airway Management	482	(27)
Appendix A - Research in EMS	509	(11)
Appendix B - National Registry Practical Examination	520	(12)
Answer Key	532	(2)
Glossary	534	(9)
Index	543

Excerpts

Essentials of Emergency Care,Third Edition, is designed for experienced EMT-Bs who are beginning, or are about to begin, an EMT-B refresher program. Traditionally, to complete such a program, EMT-Bs used their original EMT-B textbook or a subsequent edition. Such textbooks are designed to present information to a person who has no experience or training in EMS. However, the authors of this text recognize that the refresher student is different.The authors acknowledge and respect the fact that you, an experienced EMT-B, have regularly applied the skills and knowledge learned in your original course to your work in the field. Because of your experience, expansive coverage of those skills and knowledge is not needed in a refresher text. For example,, since you probably have had much field experience in bleeding control, this text does not cover it in as much detail as your original text does.The skills and knowledge that you use less frequently, however, do require some brushing up before you take a recertification exam. Such topics are covered inEssentials of Emergency Carethoroughly but concisely. National Curricula for the EMT-BIn 1994, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the "EMT-Basic: National Standard Curriculum," which has been widely accepted as the standard for instructing new EMT-Bs throughout the country. A year after its publication, the National Registry of EMTs was asked by the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators and the National Association of State EMS Directors to develop a refresher curriculum based on the National Standard. In 1997, after consensus was achieved by the committee and the states, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the "EMT-Basic: Refresher Curriculum."Written to help you meet all national objectives,Essentials of Emergency Care,Third Edition, covers both the "EMT-Basic: National Standard Curriculum" and the "EMT-Basic: Refresher Curriculum."In addition, to make it easy for you and your instructor to be sure you are able to meet all Refresher objectives, they are listed verbatim at the beginning of every chapter and include page references that correlate related textbook material.Correlations with the National Standard Curriculum may be found in a special box located next to each chapter title. This information correlates content with one or more National Standard "Lessons." Features of the BookIn revisingEssentials of Emergency Care,we kept our eye on the primary goal: to develop a book that provides concise yet complete coverage of the EMT-B curriculum for refresher students and people with past experience. We know you do not want to spend time preparing for your next exam by reading a book meant for beginning students. If you need to review a skill or other information, you want that information presented in a way that best meets your needs. Welcome toEssentials of Emergency Care,Third Edition!This edition has kept the same successful presentation as the previous edition in addition to including new features. This edition contains: NEW! Essential Electronic Extras CD-ROMThis CD-ROM contains two 150-question diagnostic examinations to help you prepare for examinations as well as identify areas where you should concentrate your study as you refresh or recertify your EMT-B credentials. The CD-ROM also contains 450 questions in chapter quizzes. NEW! Web EssentialsVisit www.prenhall.com/limmer , a valuable online resource that includes interactive quizzes and case studies as well as links to important EMS websites. NEW! Case StudiesTwelve new case studies relate chapter content to street experiences. For experienced EMT-Bs, case-based presentations make study and learning more pertinent and interesting. The case studies include critical ba