Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers: . (Ems Continuing Education) - Softcover

American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); Kennamer, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144964158X ISBN 13: 9781449641580

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

Synopsis

Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers is the only textbook written specifically to teach prehospital personnel about the complex subject of IV therapy. Proficiency in IV therapy technique is important for most procedures required in advanced life support. Fully revised and updated, the Second Edition includes new content and features. Second Edition content includes: Revised section on legal issues, including explanations of both criminal and civil law New section on scope of practice New section on disease processes Enhanced information regarding protection from communicable disease Additional information on acid-base balance, IV drip rates, and drug calculations Practical tips for starting pediatric IVs Key features: Learning Objectives outline the goals for each chapter. Key terms are bolded and defined within the text. Multiple-choice Test Your Knowledge questions are included in each chapter. These questions relate to the learning objectives and answers are provided. Exceeds intravenous therapy requirements set fourth in the National EMS Education Standards Scope of Practice document. Suitable for primary EMS education, EMS continuing education, and individual professional development. Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers can be used in a stand-alone IV therapy training course, or as a supplement in a core training program to provide additional coverage on IV therapy.

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About the Authors

With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (aaos.org or orthoinfo.org), is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality of musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues.More than one in four Americans have bone or joint health problems, making them the greatest cause of lost work days in the U.S. When orthopaedic surgeons restore mobility and reduce pain, they help people get back to work and to independent, productive lives. Orthopaedic surgeons keep this “Nation in Motion.” To learn more about A Nation in Motion campaign, or to read hundreds of patient stories or to submit your own story, visit ANationInMotion.org.

Mike Kennamer has authored a number of books, instructional videos, and web content for the fire, EMS, and allied health fields. A former EMS instructor and program director, Dr. Kennamer is director of workforce development at Northeast Alabama Community College where he serves as instructional officer for career and technical programs. He is also the President and CEO of Kennamer Media Group, Inc., a company that provides quality writing and photography services.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144964158X
• ISBN 13: 9781449641580
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 152