Outdoor Emergency Care: Comprehensive Prehospital Care for Nonurban Settings

by Bowman, Warren D.; National Ski Patrol; Johe, David H., M.D.; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• ISBN13: 9780763717155
• ISBN10: 0763717150
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Summary

While the emphasis of the book is directed toward applications in life and health sciences, the author purposefully chose many examples that would be accessible and understandable to any science student, including those in the physical and environmental sciences. The subject matter in the book requires no "prerequisite" knowledge beyond four years of high school math and science. Therefore, it is possible to use this book in classes with freshmen and sophomores, however it may be best used in classes that are predominantly college juniors and seniors. The text is appropriate at four-year colleges and universities, especially those that offer graduate programs as well as at small liberal arts colleges that place a strong emphasis on student learning. This text is also appropriate for introductory statistics courses at Medical, Dental, and Osteopathy Schools. Possible course titles: Introductory StatisticsIntoduction to Applied StatisticsBiometry or BiostatisticsIntroduction to Research Methods

Table of Contents

Preparing to Be a Rescuer
Introduction to Outdoor Emergency Care	p. 2
The Well-Being of the Rescuer	p. 22
Interfacing with EMS and Other Medical Personnel	p. 68
Human Anatomy and Physiology	p. 84
Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History	p. 132
Airway
Airway	p. 154
Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment	p. 194
Bleeding	p. 248
Shock	p. 264
Medical Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies	p. 282
Cardiovascular Emergencies	p. 304
Neurologic Emergencies	p. 332
Common Medical Emergencies	p. 350
Snowsports and Mountain Biking Emergencies	p. 396
Environmental Emergencies	p. 412
Behavioral Emergencies	p. 450
Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies	p. 460
Trauma
Mechanisms and Patterns of Injury	p. 484
Soft-Tissue Injuries	p. 498
Eye Injuries	p. 522
Face and Throat Injuries	p. 536
Chest Injuries	p. 548
Abdomen and Genitalia Injuries	p. 560
Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries	p. 574
Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries	p. 612
Head and Spine Injuries	p. 644
Scene Techniques
Rescue Techniques: Lifts and Loads	p. 678
Triage	p. 712
Mass-Casualty Incident Management	p. 724
Special Populations
Pediatric Outdoor Emergency Care	p. 736
Outdoor Adaptive Athletes	p. 772
Scenarios	p. 786
Skill Guides	p. 835
Emergency Care Kits	p. 861
Principles of Wilderness Emergency Care	p. 874
Glossary	p. 897
Index	p. 914
Additional Credits	p. 937
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