Emergency First Responder: Making the Difference, Textbook + Rapid First Responder - Softcover

Chapleau, Will

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9780323056199: Emergency First Responder: Making the Difference, Textbook + Rapid First Responder
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0323056199 ISBN 13: 9780323056199
Publisher: Mosby Inc, 2009

Synopsis

This one-of-a-kind text, pocket reference, and integrated workbook covers both the objectives in the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder and the new National Education Standards in the recommended course length of 40-60 hours. Students get all the essentials of emergency medical response care without being overwhelmed.  Real-world case scenarios provide students with true-to-life experiences, while Team Work boxes focus on the key points needed to work effectively with other emergency responders. A durable pocket guide is packaged with every text for fast, easy access at the point of care. And, an integrated workbook at the end of every chapter includes questions in a variety of formats to check student understanding!

  • Caution! boxes provide tips and precautions for emergency first responders.
  • Illustrated step-by-step skill sheets offer easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic interventions required for certification.
  • Nuts & Bolts sections at the end of each chapter include Critical Points, Learning Checklists, Key Terms, and a listing of the relevant NSC objectives



  • A new chapter on Environmental Emergencies highlights those situations most encountered by an emergency first responder in the out-of-doors.

  • Documentation and Communications chapter details EMS communications, the essentials of documenting patient care and covers therapeutic communication as it relates to cultural variations.

  • Expanded coverage of response to man-made and natural disasters as well as new content on eye irrigation, alcohol and drug crises, nerve agent poisonings, and rural and industrial accidents prepares you to respond to any situation.

  • Companion DVD features 12 skills videos and 24 dynamic medical animations.

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Book Description

Master the essentials of emergency medical response

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Publisher
Mosby Inc
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323056199
ISBN 13 
9780323056199
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
480
Rating
  • 4.17 out of 5 stars
    6 ratings by Goodreads