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ALERTcourse syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.-- The leader in the field, Emergency Medical Responder, Ninth Edition, provides clear first responder-level training for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil, and industrial personnel. The new ninth edition retains many successful features from previous editions and includes new topics and concepts that have recently become part of most Emergency Medical Responder programs. The foundation of this text is the new National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responder, and it also includes the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
Contents
Module 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction to EMS Systems Chapter 2 - Legal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care Chapter 3 - Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder Chapter 4 - Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Lifespan Development Module 2 Chapter 5 - Principles of Lifting, Moving and Positioning of Patients Chapter 6 - Principles of Effective Communication Chapter 7 - Principles of Effective Documentation Module 3 Chapter 8 - Airway Management & Ventilation Chapter 9 - Oxygen Therapy Module 4 Chapter 10 - Resuscitation and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator Module 5 Chapter 11 - ObtainingVital Signs & History Chapter 12 - Principles of Patient Assessment (Sample Chapter) Module 6 Chapter 13 - Caring for Cardiac Emergencies Chapter 14 - Caring for Respiratory Emergencies Chapter 15 - Caring for Common Medical Emergencies Chapter 16 - Caring for Environmental Emergencies Module 7 Chapter 17 - Caring for Soft Tissue Injuries & Bleeding Chapter 18 - Recognition and Care of Shock Chapter 19 - Caring for Muscle and Bone Injuries Chapter 20 - Caring for Head and Spine Injuries Chapter 21 - Caring for Chest & Abdominal Injuries Module 8 Chapter 22 - Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth Module 9 Chapter 23 - Caring for Infants and Children Chapter 24 - Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient Module 10 Chapter 25 - Introduction to EMS Operations & Hazardous Response Chapter 26 - Introduction to Multiple-Casualty Incidents, the Incident Command System, and Triage Appendices Appendix 1 - Patient Monitoring Devices Appendix 2 - Principles of Pharmacology Appendix 3 - Air Medical Transport Operations Appendix 4 - Introduction to Terrorist Response and Weapons of Mass Destruction Appendix 5 - Answer Key