Emergency Dispatcher\911 Operator Exam 2nd Edition
by Eve P. Steinberg
from Arco
Air & Surface Patient Transport: Principles & Practice
by Renee S. Holleran
from Mosby
The official publication of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this comprehensive and timely text is the standard reference for flight nurses and other health professionals involved in medical transportation. Its new title reflects the role and presence of not only flight or air nurses, but also that of surface transport nurses. The contemporary, collaborative focus in each unit emphasizes the role of all team members. Each clinical chapter consistently covers epidemiology, anatomy and physiology and/or pathophysiology, and specific conditions with case studies and notes for assessment and treatment
- Comprehensive discussions are presented for diseases or injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing including pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Detailed coverage of management issues is offered including scene management, communication, safety, disaster management/triage, quality management, and marketing/public relations.
- Competencies for each clinical chapter identify key components to providing effective patient care.
- Case studies are presented at the end of each clinical chapter to help readers apply the information presented.
- Content emphasizes practical application to prepare the reader for practice.
- A discussion of the role of air and ground nurses as members of a team is provided, and the roles of the various team members are differentiated so they can more effectively collaborate in patient care and transport.
- Each section stresses the collaborative focus that emphasizes the role of all team members.
- Content meets the educational and reference needs of readers dedicated to expert care delivery in transport, including paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists.
- A new unit on the History and Current Role of Ground and Air Transport Nurses includes chapters on the History of Patient Transport (Chapter 1), Preparation for Practice (Chapter 2), Certification (Chapter 3), Members of the Transport Team (Chapter 4), and Research and Quality Management (Chapter 5).
- The new unit on Patient Care Issues includes three new chapters that cover legal, ethical, and family issues to provide the reader with a better understanding of the different situations they might encounter in the field.
- The Management unit features a new chapter on Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport.
- The Selected Patient Populations unit conveniently groups discussions of pregnant, neonatal, and pediatric patients.
- A new appendix describes international patient transport and the goals of other transport associations.
Emergency: Care And Transportation Of The Sick And Injured (Student Workbook)
Developed for use with Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Eighth Edition, the Student Workbook is designed to encourage critical thinking and aid comprehension of the course material through: summaries of each chapter objective with page references, case studies, figure labeling exercises, crossword puzzles, matching, fill-in- the-blank, and multiple-choice questions.
Ambulatory Obstetrics
Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Second Edition (Basic and Clinical Dermatology)
from Informa Healthcare
The only text specifically devoted to the subject, this Second Edition serves as a complete and practical guide for office-based surgical treatment of varicose veins-providing numerous illustrations showcasing the anatomy of varicose veins, as well as step-by-step coverage of the ambulatory phlebectomy technique.
Rescue (DK Eyewitness Books)
from DK CHILDREN
SOS! With this well-known international distress call (it stands for Save Our Souls), many a stranded survivor of disaster has attempted to spread the word that help is needed--fast. And whether survivors are at sea, buried in earthquake rubble, lost on mountains, or trapped in a crashed car, remarkable rescue workers--human and animal--are equipped to rush in and save souls. Dorling Kindersley is renowned for its stunning reference books; Rescue is no exception. This guide to the thrilling world of emergency rescue service is chock-full of compelling photos of real incidents, rescue techniques, protective clothing, vehicles, and supplies. Informative text instructs readers how to survive until help arrives (it's not a comprehensive how-to, though) and allows them a peek at the lives of firefighters, mountain rescue teams, lifeguards, wartime rescuers, and natural and environmental disaster workers. From historical events (the Chernobyl meltdown, the Oklahoma City bombing, the sinking of the Titanic) to futuristic technologies in the works (mine-detector robots, battery-operated personal beacon devices for people at sea, radar flashlights that allow police to "see" through walls in a hostage situation), rescue situations and solutions never fail to fascinate. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter
Experience heart-pounding rescues with real-life heroes!
Here is a compelling guide to the exciting world of the emergency rescue services. Dramatic full-color photographs of real incidents, equipment, clothing, and rescue techniques offer insight into the dangerous work of the heroes who risk their lives to save others. See the protective clothing that firefighters wear, the first rescue vehicles, how animals can save people's lives, and what equipment an ambulance carries. Learn how to survive until help arrives, about the work of international aid organizations, how passengers were rescued after the Titanic sunk, and how people survive in times of war. Discover how rescuers locate people in collapsed buildings, why radio became essential for rescue services, how mountain rescue teams operate, what happens when a plane crashes, and much, much more.
Farmcarts to Fords: A History of the Military Ambulance, 1790-1925 (Medical Humanites)
With the aid of fifty-four illustrations, John S. Haller traces the histories of both meanings of the word from the Napoleonic era through the Great War and its aftermath. He concentrates on the development of British and American evacuation procedures and technology with a focus on hand conveyances and wheeled vehicles. His intent is not to cover all aspects of medical evacuation but to accurately recount the common medical evacuation problems, incongruities, and controversies that existed for warring nations.
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured: Student Handbook
Emergency Care & Transportation of the Sick and Injured: Student Workbook
by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
from Jones & Bartlett Pub
Emergency Vehicle Operations (Brady Fire)
by Jeffery Lindsey
from Prentice Hall
The authors of this text, some of the best known in the industry on this topic, have written this book to provide guidelines, tools, and standards for safe and professional emergency vehicle operations. This valuable information, gathered from years of experience, references the NFPA 1002-98 code and can be put to use throughout the emergency responder’s career.
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