Covers a broad range of medical and traumatic conditions, interventions, and physical environments involved in the delivery of safe prehospital critical care to seriously ill or injured patients, and safe transfer to or between hospitals.

Insight into the role of the paramedic utilizing a variety of experts within the field to illustrate many of the issues often confronted. Divided into body systems, the book presents considerations and actions required for each type of emergency presentation.

This OSHA publication is intended for employers of EMS responders and discusses the measures these employers need to take to protect their EMS responders from becoming additional victims while on the front line of a hazardous substance release incident.

EMT-- Paramedic, Care, Rescue and Transportation: Helping People in Their Worst Hour of Need

CAN BE CHECKED OUT FOR 90 DAYS. This textbook for EMT training describes the process of EMT-B preparation and presents crucial information relating to airways, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, special populations, operations, and enrichment. Emergencies and injuries are grouped by type.

USE THE 'REQUEST THIS' BUTTON IN IUCAT TO REQUEST FROM UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Covers the USDOT National Standard Curriculum for First Responders, including areas such as airway management, the human body and medical emergencies. Presents easy-to-understand information, and case examples that reflect the diversity of settings in which First Responders work.

Examines the operational structure of EMS by presenting an in-depth analysis of the current organization, delivery, and financing, and addresses the deficiencies in emergency care systems.

Presents the core knowledge needed to successfully complete EMS training for a career as an EMS physician. Features self-assessment exercises, and audio and video clips of EMS best practices in action.

USE THE 'REQUEST THIS' BUTTON IN IUCAT TO REQUEST FROM ANOTHER IU LIBRARY. Focuses on the interaction of EMS personnel with patients, their families and bystanders in an array of common emergencies. Chapters feature real life case studies and offer detailed six-step intervention strategies based on the presented scenario.

CAN BE CHECKED OUT FOR 90 DAYS. Resource for fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel seeking First Responder-level training, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style.

Critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors, through the use of real-life examples from a wide range of crisis situations.

Guidelines for health care professionals and hospitals interested in developing transport systems and improving transport care. Covers all aspects of air and ground transport from team organization and training to equipment selection, quality improvement, safety, and ethics.

Comprehensive collection of scientific observations and evidence-based recommendations on disaster medicine that outlines necessary areas of proficiency for healthcare professionals handling mass casualty crises.

Self-test resource to help paramedics excel in their pathophysiology modules and exams. With over 250 questions, 60 glossary terms, fully explained answers and explanations, this book covers the most common presentations seen in the paramedic practice.

NIOSH publication. Practical steps can be taken to effectively reduce paramedics exposure to blood, including always using appropriate safety devices and PPE, and promoting adherence to safety procedures.

Features more than 2,000 key words and phrases in the most easy-to-use format, along with bilingual scenarios based on situations commonly encountered by firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs.

A practical resource for improving care and protecting staff from unnecessary injury. Caregiver safety approaches include prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, and available equipment and technology for ergonomically safe patient care space.

The safe transfer of all hospital patients, especially those who are critically ill, is presented in this structured approach to transfer medicine, together with sound guidance on relevant clinical procedures.

Collection of expert insights and practical solutions that can assist transport services in creating a culture that supports safety and quality for both crews and patients.