BTLS: Basic Trauma Life Support for the EMT-B and First Responder (3rd Edition)

Color photos graphically illustrate the types of trauma requiring on-the-scene assessment and management by emergency personnel. This updated textbook features information on treating trauma in children and adults, and precautions against blood/body fluid-borne pathogens. Appends a glossary and material on optional skills; radio communications with the hospital base station physician; written reports; trauma care in the cold; the role of the air medical helicopter; trauma scoring in the prehospital setting; drowning and related injury; the role of the EMS provider in injury prevention; and triage in multicasualty incidents. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)