Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care

by Beebe, Richard; Scadden, Jules; Funk, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781435442177
• ISBN10: 1435442172
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-09-30
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

We’re serious about preparing you for the fast-paced and rewarding role of emergency medical technician! Updated to reflect the new National EMS Education Standards for EMT, the third edition of FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC EMERGENCY CARE offers a rich learning solution for EMTs. The text presents material in a practical manner and challenges learners to develop critical thinking skills, so they will be prepared to make smart decisions under pressure. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book, giving learners the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom. The book and supplements offer a rich learning solution for new EMTs of any background, with an integrated turnkey instructional package to support educators before and throughout their transition to the new Education Standards. This book gives learners and instructors what it takes to make it on the streets!

Table of Contents

Foundations of EMS

Introduction to Emergency Medical Services

Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT

The Legal Responsibilities of the EMT

Stress and Wellness in EMS

The Human Body

Anatomy and Physiology

Pathophysiology

Lifespan Development

Essentials of Emergency Medical Care

Infection Control

Basic Airway Control

Respiratory Support

Circulation and Shock

Baseline Vital Signs

Basic Pharmacology

Lifting and Moving Patients

General Principles of Patient Assessment

Scene Size-up

Primary Assessment

Therapeutic Communications

History Taking

Secondary Assessment

Reassessment

EMS System Communications

Medical Terminology

Documentation

Emergency Medical Care

Resuscitation

Chest Pain

Shortness of Breath

Altered Mental Status & Syncope

Abnormal Behavior

Abdominal Pain

Bariatrics

Rashes and Fever

Poisoning

Trauma Care

Trauma Overview-Kinematics and Mechanism of Injury

Head, Face and Traumatic Brain Injury

Spinal Injuries

Chest and Abdominal Injuries

Soft Tissue Injuries

Bone Injuries

Environmental Emergencies

Maternal Health

Prenatal Complications

Emergency Childbirth and Newborn Care

Childhood Emergency

Pediatric Medical Emergencies

Pediatric Trauma Emergencies

Child Abuse and Neglect

Children with Special Challenges

Geriatric Emergency

Geriatric Emergencies

End of Life Issues

EMS Operations

Emergency Vehicle Operations

Incident Command & Multiple Casualty Incidents

Hazardous Materials

Emergency Response to Terrorism

Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Operations

Emergency Incident Rehabilitation

Air Medical Transport

Farm Equipment Operations

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