First Responder : A Skills Approach

by Limmer, Daniel; Hafen, Brent Q.; Karren, Keith J.

• ISBN13: 9780130982728
• ISBN10: 0130982725
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

The 7th edition of this popular First Responder title, takes students beyond national standards while retaining the easy-to-read, step-by-step format that has made it a favorite for over a decade. Comprehensive coverage includes a variety of topics, including material that goes beyond the DOT curriculum and airway and circulation chapters that fully comply with the newly revised AHA Guidelines. New features, enrichment materials will enhance the clear and in-depth coverage that has been this titles trademark. New material has been added on terrorism, industrial emergencies, and special patients, as well as a new chapter on Geriatric Emergencies. A new special feature "First Responder Flash" highlights key information. First Responder students and professionals.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Acknowledgments	viii
Module 1 PREPARATORY
Introduction to the EMS System	2	(12)
Well-Being of the First Responder	14	(18)
Legal and Ethical Issues	32	(14)
The Human Body	46	(24)
Lifting and Moving Patients	70	(20)
Module 2 AIRWAY
Airway	90	(40)
Module 3 CIRCULATION
Circulation	130	(22)
Automated External Defibrillation	152	(14)
Module 4 PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Scene Size-up	166	(18)
Introduction to Patient Assessment and Vital Signs	184	(14)
Patient Assessment	198	(22)
Communication and Documentation	220	(12)
Module 5 ILLNESS AND INJURY
Medical Emergencies
Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies	232	(16)
Medical Emergencies	248	(22)
Environmental Emergencies	270	(26)
Psychological Emergencies and Crisis Intervention	296	(14)
Bleeding and Soft-Tissue Injuries
Bleeding and Shock	310	(20)
Soft-Tissue Injuries	330	(22)
Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia	352	(18)
Burn Emergencies	370	(16)
Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies	386	(16)
Injuries to Muscles and Bones
Injuries to the Head, Face, and Neck	402	(20)
Injuries to the Spine	422	(20)
Musculoskeletal Injuries	442	(18)
Module 6 CHILDBIRTH AND CHILDREN
Childbirth	460	(16)
Infants and Children	476	(26)
Module 7 GERIATRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Geriatric Patients	502	(12)
Module 8 EMS OPERATIONS
EMS Operations	514	(12)
Hazardous Materials Incidents and Emergencies	526	(10)
Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Command	536	(12)
Water Emergencies	548	(16)
Vehicle Stabilization and Patient Extrication	564	(10)
Special Rescue Situations	574	(12)
Glossary of Terms	586	(8)
Index	594