
Emergency Medical Technician
by Alexander-Shook, Melissa; Chapleau, Will; Pons, Peter T., M.D.Buy New
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Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services | |
Well-being of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | |
Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues | |
The Human Body | |
Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History | |
Lifting and Moving Patients | |
The Airway | |
Scene Size-Up | |
Initial Assessment | |
Focused History and Physical Examination of Trauma Patients | |
Focused History and Physical Examination of Medical Patients | |
Detailed Physical Examination | |
Ongoing Assessment | |
Communications | |
Documentation | |
General Pharmacology | |
Respiratory Emergencies | |
Cardiovascular Emergencies | |
Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Emergencies | |
Altered Mental Status | |
Allergies | |
Poisoning and Overdose | |
Environmental Emergencies | |
Behavioral Emergencies | |
Bleeding and Shock | |
Soft Tissue Trauma | |
Chest and Abdominal Trauma | |
Musculoskeletal Trauma | |
Head and Spinal Trauma | |
Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
Pediatric Emergencies | |
Geriatric Emergencies | |
Ambulance Operations | |
Gaining Access | |
Disasters | |
Hazardous Materials | |
Weapons of Mass Destruction | |
Advanced Airway Management | |
National Registry Skills Sheets | |
Glossary | |
Illustration | |
Credits | |
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