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Section1 Preparatory
Chapter1 EMS Systems, Roles, and Responsibilities
Chapter2 The Well-Being of the Paramedic
Chapter3 Illness and Injury Prevention
Chapter4 Medical and Legal Issues
Chapter5 Ethical Issues
Chapter6 Pathophysiology
Chapter7 Pharmacology
Chapter8 Vascular Access and Medication Administration
Chapter9 Human Development
Chapter10 Patient Communication
Chapter11 Research and Quality
Chapter12 Expanded EMS Systems and Community Paramedicine in Canada
Section2 Airway
Chapter13 Airway Management
Chapter14 Mechanical Ventilation
Section3 Patient Assessment
Chapter15 Patient History
Chapter16 Physical Examination
Chapter17 Patient Assessment
Chapter18 Clinical Decisions
Chapter19 Communications and Documentation
Section4 Trauma
Chapter20 Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury
Chapter21 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter22 Soft-Tissue Injuries
Chapter23 Burns
Chapter24 Head and Face Injuries
Chapter25 Spine Injuries
Chapter26 Thoracic Injuries
Chapter27 Abdominal Injuries
Chapter28 Musculoskeletal Injuries
Section5 Medical
Chapter29 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter30 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter31 Neurologic Emergencies
Chapter32 Endocrine Emergencies
Chapter33 Allergic Reactions
Chapter34 Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Chapter35 Renal and Urologic Emergencies
Chapter36 Toxicology: Substance Abuse and Poisoning
Chapter37 Hematologic Emergencies
Chapter38 Environmental Emergencies
Chapter39 Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Chapter40 Behavioural Emergencies
Chapter41 Gynecologic Emergencies
Chapter42 Obstetrics
Section6 Special Considerations
Chapter43 Neonatology
Chapter44 Pediatrics
Chapter45 Geriatrics
Chapter46 Abuse
Chapter47 Patients with Special Needs
Chapter48 Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient
Section7 Operations
Chapter49 Emergency Vehicle Operations
Chapter50 Medical Incident Command
Chapter51 Terrorism and CBRNE Events
Chapter52 Rescue Awareness and Operations
Chapter53 Hazardous Materials Incidents
Chapter54 Crime Scene Awareness
AppendixA Cardiac Life Support Fundamentals
AppendixB Assessment-Based Management
Chapter Glossary
Chapter Index
