Basic Life Support Skills
Autor Baxter Larmon, Heather Davis, Visible Productions Visible Productionsen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 aug 2004
Written by two leaders in the EMS field, this highly visual manual guides readers through 50 practical life support skills in detail. From airway management to trauma emergencies, this accessible, easy-to-follow book helps readers understand what, how, and why each skill is performed. In addition, each skill includes key terms, objective, introduction, equipment, assessment, overview, rationales, problem solving, ongoing assessment, geriatric/pediatric notes, case studies, and review questions. For emergency response personnel as initial or refresher training.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780130938657
ISBN-10: 0130938653
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 216 x 275 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.69 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Pearson
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
ISBN-10: 0130938653
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 216 x 275 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.69 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Pearson
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
Descriere
This highly visual manual guides readers through 50 practical skills in detail. Step-by-step procedures are shown in full-color and are accompanied by rationales. In addition, each skill includes Key Terms, Objective, Introduction, Equipment, Assessment, Overview, Rationales, Problem Solving, Ongoing Assessment, Geriatric/Pediatric Notes, Case Studies, and Review Questions. This accessible, easy-to-follow format helps readers understand what, how, and why each skill is performed and is perfect for initial or refresher training
Cuprins
SECTION 1 AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1 Head-Tilt, Chin-Lift Maneuver
Chapter 2 Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
Chapter 3 Using a Pocket Mask
Chapter 4 Two Person Bag-Valve Mask
Chapter 5 Insertion of the Oropharyngeal Airway
Chapter 6 Insertion of the Nasopharyngeal Airway
Chapter 7 Oral Suctioning
Chapter 8 Suctioning through an Endotracheal Tube
Chapter 9 Oxygen Tank Assembly
Chapter 10 Administering Oxygen--Non-Rebreather Mask
Chapter 11 Administering Oxygen--Nasal Cannula
Chapter 12 Nasogastric (NG) Tube
Chapter 13 Sellick’s Maneuver
Chapter 14 Ventilatory Management--Assist with Endotracheal Intubation
Chapter 15 Ventilatory Management--Combitube
Chapter 16 Ventilatory Management--Stoma Patient
Chapter 17 Using a Pulse Oxymeter
SECTION 2 PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 18 Body Substance Isolation (BSI) Precautions
Chapter 19 Lifting and Moving Patients
Chapter 20 Introduction to Patient Assessment
Chapter 21 Initial Assessment and Scene Size-Up
Chapter 22 Vital Signs
Chapter 23 Trauma Patient with No Significant Mechanism of Injury
Chapter 24 Trauma Patient with a Significant Mechanism of Injury
Chapter 25 Detailed Physical Exam
Chapter 26 Medical Patient--Responsive
Chapter 27 Medical Patient--Unresponsive
Chapter 28 Ongoing Assessment
SECTION 3 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Chapter 29 Administration of Activated Charcoal
Chapter 30 Administration of Glucose
Chapter 31 Metered Dose Inhaler
Chapter 32 Nitroglycerin
Chapter 33 Epinephrine Auto Injector
Chapter 34 Nebulizer
Chapter 35 Automated External Defibrillator
Chapter 36 Soft Restraints
Chapter 37 Assisting with Childbirth
SECTION 4 TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
Chapter 38 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 39 Dressing and Bandaging
Chapter 40 Long Bone Splinting
Chapter 41 Joint Splinting
Chapter 42 Hare Traction Splint
Chapter 43 Sager Traction Splint
Chapter 44 Sling and Swathe
Chapter 45 Cervical Collar
Chapter 46 Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)
Chapter 47 Immobilizing a Supine Patient
Chapter 48 Immobilizing a Standing Patient
Chapter 49 Helmet Removal
Chapter 50 Rapid Extrication
Chapter 1 Head-Tilt, Chin-Lift Maneuver
Chapter 2 Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
Chapter 3 Using a Pocket Mask
Chapter 4 Two Person Bag-Valve Mask
Chapter 5 Insertion of the Oropharyngeal Airway
Chapter 6 Insertion of the Nasopharyngeal Airway
Chapter 7 Oral Suctioning
Chapter 8 Suctioning through an Endotracheal Tube
Chapter 9 Oxygen Tank Assembly
Chapter 10 Administering Oxygen--Non-Rebreather Mask
Chapter 11 Administering Oxygen--Nasal Cannula
Chapter 12 Nasogastric (NG) Tube
Chapter 13 Sellick’s Maneuver
Chapter 14 Ventilatory Management--Assist with Endotracheal Intubation
Chapter 15 Ventilatory Management--Combitube
Chapter 16 Ventilatory Management--Stoma Patient
Chapter 17 Using a Pulse Oxymeter
SECTION 2 PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 18 Body Substance Isolation (BSI) Precautions
Chapter 19 Lifting and Moving Patients
Chapter 20 Introduction to Patient Assessment
Chapter 21 Initial Assessment and Scene Size-Up
Chapter 22 Vital Signs
Chapter 23 Trauma Patient with No Significant Mechanism of Injury
Chapter 24 Trauma Patient with a Significant Mechanism of Injury
Chapter 25 Detailed Physical Exam
Chapter 26 Medical Patient--Responsive
Chapter 27 Medical Patient--Unresponsive
Chapter 28 Ongoing Assessment
SECTION 3 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Chapter 29 Administration of Activated Charcoal
Chapter 30 Administration of Glucose
Chapter 31 Metered Dose Inhaler
Chapter 32 Nitroglycerin
Chapter 33 Epinephrine Auto Injector
Chapter 34 Nebulizer
Chapter 35 Automated External Defibrillator
Chapter 36 Soft Restraints
Chapter 37 Assisting with Childbirth
SECTION 4 TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
Chapter 38 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 39 Dressing and Bandaging
Chapter 40 Long Bone Splinting
Chapter 41 Joint Splinting
Chapter 42 Hare Traction Splint
Chapter 43 Sager Traction Splint
Chapter 44 Sling and Swathe
Chapter 45 Cervical Collar
Chapter 46 Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)
Chapter 47 Immobilizing a Supine Patient
Chapter 48 Immobilizing a Standing Patient
Chapter 49 Helmet Removal
Chapter 50 Rapid Extrication
Notă biografică
Baxter Larmon, PhD, MICP. Dr: Larmon is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine and is the Director of the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. He has more than 30 years of experience with emergency medical services (EMS). He is the founding director of the Prehospital Care Research Forum and served on the founding board of directors of the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE). Dr. Larmon is both nationally and internationally recognized as an EMS educator. He has spoken at more than 400 EMS conferences and has written more than 60 publications in emergency medicine.
Heather Davis, MS, NREMT-P. Heather Davis is the Education Program Director for the Los Angeles County Fire Department where she manages the primary EMT and continuing education programs for over 3,000 EMTs and paramedics. Her previous position was as the Clinical Coordinator for the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, where she continues to lecture and be active in primary paramedic education. Heather has been involved in patient care and education activities in rural Iowa, suburban New York, and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She has worked in disaster response, critical incident management, and tactical EMS. Heather serves on the Board of Directors for NAEMSE and is the Prehospital Trauma Life Support State Coordinator for California. She holds a master of science degree from New York Medical College and is a published author and national speaker.
Heather Davis, MS, NREMT-P. Heather Davis is the Education Program Director for the Los Angeles County Fire Department where she manages the primary EMT and continuing education programs for over 3,000 EMTs and paramedics. Her previous position was as the Clinical Coordinator for the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, where she continues to lecture and be active in primary paramedic education. Heather has been involved in patient care and education activities in rural Iowa, suburban New York, and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She has worked in disaster response, critical incident management, and tactical EMS. Heather serves on the Board of Directors for NAEMSE and is the Prehospital Trauma Life Support State Coordinator for California. She holds a master of science degree from New York Medical College and is a published author and national speaker.
Textul de pe ultima copertă
This highly visual manual guides readers through 50 practical skills in detail. Step-by-step procedures are shown in full-color and are accompanied by rationales. In addition, each skill includes Key Terms, Objectives, Introduction, Equipment, Assessment, Overview, Rationales, Problem Solving, Ongoing Assessment, Geriatric/Pediatric Notes, Case Studies, and Review Questions. This accessible, easy-to-follow format helps readers understand what, how, and why each skill is performed and is perfect for initial or refresher training. Key features include:
- A consistent, easy-to-follow presentation for each and every skill
- Over 300 step-by-step photographs with rationales
- Over 200 review questions included
- An accompanying Basic Skills Review CD is also available
Caracteristici
- A consistent, easy-to-follow presentation for each and every skill
- Over 300 step-by-step photographs with rationales
- Written by two leaders in the EMS field