Emergency Medical Services (EMS), EMT, Paramedics
and Terrorism Preparedness
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EMS Workers, EMT, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Personnel, First
Responders and Terrorism Preparedness
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EMS, EMT & Emergency
Medical Services
Automated Defibrillation for Professional &
Lay Rescues Easy To
Understand Manual For Teaching The Use of Automated
Defibrillators
This brief, easy-to-understand manual is ideal for teaching both
professional (volunteer and paid) and lay rescuers (such as public
safety personnel participating in a CPR-Defibrillation program) how
to use AEDs. It provides a solid framework for basic AED concepts then refers
the reader to other references for additional information.
The first comprehensive reference for EMS professionals (EMTs)
designed to present detailed information (covering over 850 drugs)
on each drug's mechanism of action, summary of accepted
out-of-hospital indications, contraindications, drug interactions,
side effects, and dosage. Symptoms and treatment of overdose are
discussed when appropriate. Prescription medications taken at home
are also addressed. · EMS Considerations are presented
Emergency Treatment For
Neonates, Infants and Children
A family oriented text
covering emergency treatment and out-of-hospital issues related to
neonates, infants and children through adolescence. Designed for use in EMT
programs, but also useful for school nurses, day care workers and
parents. The objectives of the Paramedic National Standard
Curriculum are met. Includes skills review, a guide to common
medications and guidelines for disability awareness. In depth
coverage of children with special health care needs and those
assisted by technology.
Emergency Dysrhythmias and ECG Injury
Patterns
ECG Interpretation For First
Responders, and EMT's
If you're new to ECG interpretation or need a basic refresher
this book is for you. This text is ideal for the First Responder or beginning EMT. It
follows a step by step approach to interpretation while providing
information on the clinical significance of dysrhythmias and
interventions. Many practice opportunities are provided to allow the
student to develop their interpretation skills. An introduction to
the more advanced level 12-lead interpretation is also provided.
EMERGENCIA! Emergency Translation Manual Communicate In Spanish
Effectively During Emergency Medical Situations
A language
reference for English speaking medical caregivers who need to
communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in emergency
situations. Translations of a wide array of medical emergencies include
phonetic pronunciations of words and phrases and relevant questions
that require only "yes" or "no" answers. Diagrams of the human body labeled in Spanish and pages of
commonly used words and phrases further facilitate communication and
ultimately quicken response time.
EMS Street Strategies Effective Techniques For Interacting
With Patients, Family and Bystanders
Focuses on the interaction of EMS personnel with patients,
their families and bystanders in an array of common medical,
traumatic and psychological emergencies. Chapters feature real life
case studies and offer detailed six-step intervention strategies
based on the presented scenario that EMS professionals can apply to
their day-to-day activities in the field. Also includes chapters on
the stresses experienced by EMS personnel and methods for combating
this stress in a productive and healthy manner.
Exam Prep: Medical First Responder Prepare for Your First Responder
Certification or Training Exam
Exam Prep: Medical First Responder is designed to prepare you to sit
for an First Responder certification, promotion, or training
examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions
you are likely to encounter. The manual follows the Systematic
Approach to Examination Preparation, developed by Performance
Training Systems, Inc., to help improve examination scores. The
practice examinations were written by fire and emergency service
personnel and the content was validated through current reference
materials and technical review committees.
Exam Prep: Paramedic Prepare for Your EMT-Paramedic
Certification or Training Exam
Exam Prep: Paramedic is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a
EMT-Paramedic certification, promotion, or training examination by
including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely
to encounter on the actual exam
Functional Anatomy for
Emergency Medical Services Provides
Strong Foundation In Anatomy & Physiology for EMS Students
Designed to meet the 1999
National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Programs. It is the first
anatomy and physiology book written with the EMS student in mind. It
also provides a strong foundation for later studies in pathophysiology. In addition, this book is richly illustrated with
key concepts drawn in detail for increased comprehension.
Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care Step-By-Step
Skill Presentations For EMT Students
Perhaps the best way to learn EMT profession is through extensive
study of real-world emergency care situations. 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.
Fundamentals Of Emergency
Care Flash Cards on CD-ROM
Over 1,000 Electronic Flash Cards For
Studying Basic Emergency Care
Using the dynamic, electronic Flash format, this self-study
program contains over 1000 "flashcards" that review terms,
definitions, audio pronunciations, and illustrations relating to
emergency care. Questions and answers to test subject knowledge make
this a fun and interactive refresher tool. Subject areas organized
under the major EMS subject headings, Airway, Patient Assessment
Heart and Lung Sounds for the
EMS Provider CD-ROM Ideal Tool
For Sharpening Diagnostic Listening Skills for Heart & Lung Sounds
Combines audio, graphics, and explanatory text to enhance these
important listening skills. . To make it even more practical, the
heart and lung sounds are presented against background noises that EMTs typically encounter on the job.
This multimedia package is
the ideal self-study product for students as well as professional
who want a self-paced refresher course.
Introduction
to EMS Systems Broad Overview of EMS With Focus On
The Emergency Services Field Provider
Any student enrolled in a collegiate EMS course will benefit from
this broad, contemporary overview of EMS with its real-world focus
on the field provider. Readers will appreciate the case studies that
introduce chapter topics, as well as the learning objectives,
glossary of terms, and study questions that make learning easier. Whether you're studying to become an EMS provider or need a
general EMS reference tool for your medical library, this book will
meet your needs
Kaplan
EMT-Basic Exam Comprehensive Coverage
of EMT Exam Material with Practice Exam
EMT-Basic Exam comes complete with a full-length practice test and
comprehensive coverage of the material on the exam written by an
experienced EMS director and teacher of EMT-Basic candidates. You'll
review all the topics tested on the written exam, test yourself with
hundreds of practice questions, and reinforce information learned
with detailed answer explanations. Plus, you'll get Kaplan's
exclusive test-taking strategies to give you the edge on this
critical test.
McGraw-Hill's EMT-Basic Everything You Need To
Ace The EMT-Basic Exam In One Complete Package
If you want to succeed on the EMT-Basic exam, there's no better
resource than McGraw-Hill's EMT-Basic. This indispensable guide
helps you think through pre-hospital medicine while covering all the
essential information that will give you the edge on exam day. Each
chapter begins with a clinical scenario, followed by a bulleted
overview of key topics and retention-enhancing Q&As. You'll even get
an online practice exam to simulate the test-taking experience. Look
inside, and you'll see that McGraw-Hill's EMT-Basic has everything
you need to boost your confidence--and your score.
McGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedic Everything You Need To
Ace The EMT-Paramedic Exam In One Complete Package
If you want to score high on the EMT-Paramedic exam, you'll want
McGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedic. This essential guide helps you think
through pre-hospital medicine while covering the most commonly
tested information. Each chapter begins with a clinical scenario,
followed by a bulleted overview of key topics. You'll also find a
180-question practice exam included in the book as well as online to
simulate the test-taking experience. More than any other guide,
McGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedic boosts your confidence--and your chances
for success.
Occupational Health and Safety in the
Emergency Services
Comprehensive Approach To Safety &
Health Issues for Fire & EMS Personnel
This one-stop resource offers a
comprehensive program management approach to occupational safety
and health issues for instructors, students, safety officers,
fire and EMS department managers, and others in the fire and
emergency medical services fields. Updated to the latest
editions of the NFPA 1500 series standards and adhering
to the course objectives within the National Fire Academy’s Fire
and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course
outcomes for Occupational Health and Safety
A Must-Have Tool For
Preparing For State or National Certification Exams
A must-have tool for students preparing for either State or National
Certification Exams. It includes over 2000 multiple choice style questions based on
the revised DOT EMT-Paramedic curriculum objectives and content. The
exam questions are written in a style similar to those found on
State and National Exams and easy to read. Delmar's
Why-Driven EMS Enrichment,
is the companion text that explains the rationale for answers to the
exam review questions. An indispensable tool for all paramedic students preparing
for their certification exam. -
with CD-ROM
Revised to
fulfill the core module for the pharmacology component of the DOT
Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. The book also follows the
new ACLS and PALS curricula. Detailed profiles of pre-hospital medications including mechanism
of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, routes and
dosages, side effects, and EMS consideration.
Free Activity
CD-ROM provides additional practice through
self-guided exercises and games for each chapter.
Excellent Overview of
The Principles of Trauma Care and Triage of Patients
Students in EMT-Paramedic courses need to know the most recent
developments in trauma care. This book provides you with an
excellent overview on the principles of trauma care, followed by
field techniques for assessment and triage of the patient. Specific
trauma injuries are detailed. Treatment methods are covered for the
field, emergency department, and special situations material on new
procedures, techniques and equipment will add to readers' skills in
advanced life support systems.
Relates pathophysiological principles to emergency care of medical
disorders. Material conforms to the 1999 EMT-Paramedic Curriculum
objectives. Many illustrations and tables highlight important concepts that
appeal to the visual learner. In-depth coverage of shock, acid-base,
environmental and toxicological emergencies not found in other
pathophysiology texts, but necessary for the EMS professional
A concrete approach to assessing patients and situations in
the field that presents the relationship between assessment findings
and pathology in an informal yet informative manner. Includes
detailed descriptions of physical exams and history-taking methods
as relevant to respiratory, cardiac, neurological, abdominal and
psychological traumas. Case studies and Web activities are
integrated throughout to provide a realistic context and enhance
material.
Sensible Analysis of the 12-Lead ECG In-Depth
Analysis Of The 12-Lead ECG With Cardiac Anatomy & Pathology
This text provides in-depth introduction to the analysis of the
12-lead electrocardiogram. It offers comprehensive review of
cardiac anatomy and relates pathology to the ECG findings.
Pathology of cardiac conduction as seen in 3-lead and 12-lead
monitoring systems are presented in a practical manner to build
confidence in this valuable diagnostic tool.
Sensible
ECG Analysis Comprehensive Guide to Use and
Implications of the ECG
This comprehensive text fully explains the use and implications
of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac
function. It includes anatomy, basic electrophysiology, and analysis
techniques. Each arrhythmia is carefully explained using a
consistent approach that includes step-by-step analysis, practice,
and self-assessment activities. The text is designed not only to teach students and clinicians
how to interpret an ECG, but also to help
Why-Driven EMS Enrichment
Questions & Answers That Follow DOT Paramedic Curriculum For
Exam Prep
Preparing for your State and National exams and looking for a
concise, effective study aid? "Why" Driven EMS Enrichment, a
series of questions and answers that follow the DOT Paramedic
curriculum objectives, is the resource you need. Written in an easy to read style that students of all educational
levels will find approachable, "Why" Driven EMS goes beyond the
explanations of other EMS texts and offers frank, usable advice on
handling extreme situations and understanding complex material.
Terrorism Preparedness
Explosives
Identification Guide Excellent Quick Reference to Explosives for
Emergency Responders
Explosives Identification Guide, Second Edition, is an
excellent quick reference for emergency responders – providing the
necessary information to effectively identify explosives by type,
and how each should be treated. Written with a straight-forward,
non-technical approach, this book covers both commercial type and
military ordnance explosives, and explains bomb search procedures in
a manner that is easy to understand.
A Citizen's Guide to Terrorism Preparedness Learn To Protect
Your Family From Potential Acts of Terrorism
Easy to Read! Learn how you can protect yourself from potential acts of
terrorism and how to react in the instance a terrorist situation
should occur. provides readers with facts, figures, and practical
guidelines to follow as they go about their daily lives. No special
military equipment or extreme survivalist tactics are needed.
Instead, this handbook is designed specifically for average citizens
who want to take all of the steps they can to prepare themselves
Preparing for Biological Terrorism: An
Emergency Service Guide
Important Information To Guide Local
Agencies In Managing Terrorist Incidents
Contains vitally important
information to guide local agencies in their efforts to secure and
coordinate the influx of state and federal resources before, during,
and after an attack. Mandatory reading for emergency response teams,
today's school administrators, business leaders, public utilities
managers, media professionals, as well as the general public, this
resource walks through the fundamental concepts of emergency
planning
Preparing for Terrorism:
The Public Safety Communicator’s Guide
Valuable Resource Guide for Emergency
Dispatchers & Communications Center Personnel
Today more than
ever, communications center professionals who receive and/or
dispatch emergency services can use a valuable resource like this.
This book starts with an overview of national and international
terrorism, while emphasis throughout the book is on how to prepare
communications center staff and their families for a terrorist event
by providing them with well-thought out employee emergency plans and
contingencies.
Terrorism Handbook for Operational
Responders
Emergency Response Procedures For Coping
With Terrorism Incidents
This short, easy-to-read guide is a "must" for all emergency
personnel who are called on to respond to a terrorist event. Users are taught how to make suitable decisions in the many and
varied situations that may confront them -- toxic materials,
antipersonnel weapons, terrorist demands, for example. In addition
to identifying hazards, appropriate methods of overcoming them, and
delivering emergency services under adverse conditions, this
handbook
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