Emergency medical responder : first on scene / Christopher Le Baudour, J. David Bergeron ; medical reviewer, Keith Wesley, MD ; legacy author, Gloria Bizjak.
| Author/creator | Le Baudour, Chris author. |
| Other author | Bergeron, J. David, 1944-2012, author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 10th edition. |
| Publication | Boston : Pearson, [2016] |
| Description | xxvii, 627 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to EMS systems -- Legal and ethical principles of emergency care -- Wellness and safety of the emergency medical responder -- Introduction to medical terminology, human anatomy, and lifespan development -- Introduction to pathophysiology -- Principles of lifting, moving, and positioning of patients -- Principles of effective communication -- Principles of effective documentation -- Principles of airway management and ventilation -- Principles of oxygen therapy -- Principles of resuscitation -- Obtaining a medical history and vital signs -- Principles of patient assessment -- Caring for cardiac emergencies -- Caring for respiratory emergencies -- Caring for common medical emergencies -- Caring for environmental emergencies -- Caring for soft-tissue injuries and bleeding -- Recognition and care of shock -- Caring for muscle and bone injuries -- Caring for head and spine injuries -- Caring for chest and abdominal emergencies -- Care during pregnancy and childbirth -- Caring for infants and children -- Special considerations for the geriatric patient -- Introduction to EMS operations and hazardous response -- Introduction to multiple-casualty incidents, the incident command system, and triage. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2015000459 |
| ISBN | 9780133943306 |
| ISBN | 0133943305 |
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