Btls: Basic Trauma Life Support for the Emt-B and First Responder

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ISBN 10: 083595157X / ISBN 13: 9780835951579

Published by Pearson Education Limited, 1997

About this Item

Book shows wear from use but remains a usable copy. May include writing highlighting underlining library markings. LISTING USES STOCK PHOTOS AND COVER MAY VARY.Ships via USPS and typically arrives within 10-12 business days.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Btls: Basic Trauma Life Support for the Emt-B and First Responder
• Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 083595157X
• ISBN 13: 9780835951579
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

This book offers Basic EMS personnel a complete course covering all the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of the trauma patient. This field-tested book as developed by Basic Trauma Life Support International-an international organization of teachers of prehospital trauma care. It has been endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the National Association of EMS Physicians. Updated bibliography in the Shock Chapter and Head Trauma Chapter. Management of head trauma changed to the standards set by the Brain Trauma Foundation. Management of shock is modified to reflect management of the patient with both a head injury and shock. Revised spinal trauma chapter. Revised patient assessment selects the most practical way to assess the trauma patient. Follows the 1994 Revised EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. Includes latest information on blood borne pathogens to comply with current OSHA guidelines.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This book offers Basic EMS personnel a complete course covering all the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of the trauma patient. This field-tested book as developed by Basic Trauma Life Support International-an international organization of teachers of prehospital trauma care. It has been endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the National Association of EMS Physicians. Key Topics: Updated bibliography in the Shock Chapter and Head Trauma Chapter. Management of head trauma changed to the standards set by the Brain Trauma Foundation. Management of shock is modified to reflect management of the patient with both a head injury and shock. Revised spinal trauma chapter. Revised patient assessment selects the most practical way to assess the trauma patient. Follows the 1994 Revised EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. Includes latest information on blood borne pathogens to comply with current OSHA guidelines.