Phtls Trauma First Response

by National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

• ISBN13: 9780323077972
• ISBN10: 0323077978
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-04
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

KEY FEATURESThis textbook will contain all material from PHTLS, 7e that is relevant for those first on scene at a traumatic event.Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, & physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; it improves the quality of care (research is available); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.PHTLS Trauma First Response is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT).One book covers ALL aspects of prehospital trauma including first-responder-level training on the fundamental knowledge of how to identify mechanisms of injury, recognize life-threatening injuries, assess and manage trauma patients, perform appropriate first-responder-level interventions, and more.Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format that is easy to learn and understand.Each chapter begins with one or more scenarios with scenario solutions that allow for real-world application of the chapter's content.Evidence-based information ensures that students have the most up-to-date content available.More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.A consistent approach makes the book easy to follow.Chapter Objectives and closing Summaries present must-know information for each chapter for quick reference and learning reinforcement.A comprehensive Environmental and Wilderness chapter offers detailed information on these key topics.Burns chapter provides an in-depth view of burn trauma patients.Heavily illustrated to aid students in understanding key concepts and techniques.Disaster Management chapter includes techniques and protocols for the evolving specialty of disaster management.Chapters are consistent with the American College of Surgeons' Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 8 th edition and course. ATLS is the parent course for PHTLS.Heavily referenced to reflect recent medical literature and consensus documents/ position papers, showing that PHTLS Trauma First Response is evidence-based and accurate.