| Contents Notes |
Introduction to the EMS system -- Legal and ethical issues -- The well-being of the first responder -- The human body -- Lifting, moving, and positioning patients -- Airway management -- Assessment of the patient -- CPR and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) -- Medical emergencies -- Bleeding, shock, and soft-tissue injuries -- Muscle and bone injuries -- Childbirth -- Infants and children -- Gaining access and hazards on the scene -- Multiple-casualty incidents, triage, and the incident management system. "This classic text has successfully trained first Responder students for over 25 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, militray, civil, industrial, and emergency personal seeking First Responder training. The 7th Edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style."--Jacket. |
