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Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care, 2nd Edition
Richard Beebe, MEd, RN, NREMT-P,
and Deborah Funk, MD, NREMT-P
Setting new standards
for EMT-Basic education, this dynamic text brings the exciting
and challenging work of an emergency medical technician to
life. From the step-by-step skill presentations and real stories
from EMTs to the scenario-based approach that ties the learning
material together, Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care
gives you what it takes to make it on the streets. Inside
you'll learn everything from airway management to zoonotic
disease, and you'll be challenged to think critically so that
you'll make smart decisions under pressure. We're serious
about preparing you for the fast-paced and rewarding occupation
of an emergency medical technician: lives depend on it. |
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- The ABC's of assessment, A irway, B reathing, and C irculation chapters appear together and earlier
in the text so that this core knowledge is applied to each discussion and to specific emergencies.
- New chapters on stroke, abdominal pain, responding to terrorism, and rural emergencies offer the most in-depth coverage of these important areas.
- Real stories from EMTs across the United States tell you how they responded to unique situations.
- Case studies teach you how to think critically and prepare to problem-solve in this fast-paced environment.
- Photographic layouts lead you step-by-step through essential skills with accompanying skill sheets in the workbook to help you gauge your progress.
- Double Talk highlights introduce medical terms and phrases and explain how to communicate this information to patients in plain language.
- “Ask the Doc” provides medical standards straight from position papers and research by the National Association of EMS Physicians so you will be up-to-date on the latest and most innovative information in the field.
- Internet links direct you to sources of additional knowledge and research.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Introduction to Emergency Medical Services. Medical Responsibilities. The Legal Responsibilities of the EMT. Stress in Emergency Medical Services.
SECTION 2: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY. Anatomy and Physiology.
SECTION 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Infection Control. Basic Airway Control. Respiratory Support. Shock: A State of Hypoperfusion . Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History. Lifting and Moving Patients.
SECTION 4: PATIENT ASSESSMENT – GENERAL PRINCIPLES. Scene Size-Up. Initial Assessment. Focused History and Physical Examination of the Trauma Patient. Detailed Physical Examination. Focused History and Physical Examination of the Medical Patient. The Ongoing Assessment.
SECTION 5: EMS COMMUNICATIONS. Radio. Report. Record.
SECTION 6: TRAUMA CARE. Head Injuries. Spine Injuries. Chest and Abdominal Injuries. Soft Tissue Injuries. Bony Injuries.
SECTION 7: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Pharmacology for the Street. Shortness of Breath. Chest Pain. Cardiac Arrest. Altered Mental Status. Stroke. Abnormal Behavior. Abdominal Pain. Environmental Emergencies. Poisoning and Allergic Reactions.
SECTION 8: MATERNAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES. Prenatal Problems. Emergency Childbirth.
SECTION 9: CHILDHOOD EMERGENCIES. Newborn Care. Pediatric Medical Emergencies . Pediatric Trauma Emergencies.
SECTION 10: GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES. Geriatric Medical Emergencies. Advance Directives.
SECTION 11: EMS OPERATIONS. Emergency Vehicle Operations. Public Safety Incident Management. Rescue Operations. Emergency Response to Terrorism. Farm Emergencies.
APPENDIX A: Advanced Airway Control.
APPENDIX B: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
APPENDIX C: Advanced Life Support Assist Skills.
APPENDIX D: NREMT Practical Examination Sheets
© 2005
ISBN 1-4018-7933-0
1,166 pp, hardcover, 8-1/2” x 11”, 4-color
Supplements
Electronic Classroom Manager (Includes: Conversion Grids for Competitive Texts, Computerized Testbank, Image Library, PowerPoint Presentations) (ISBN 1-4018-7936-5)
Instructor Resource Manual ( ISBN 1-4018-7935-7)
Workbook ( ISBN 1-4018-7934-9)
WebTutor on WebCT (ISBN 1-4018-7937-3)
WebTutor on Blackboard (ISBN 1-4018-7938-1)
Textbook & WebTutor on WebCT Bundle (ISBN 1-4180-0255-0)
Textbook & WebTutor on Blackboard Bundle (ISBN 1-4180-0254-2)
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