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Essentials of Emergency Care Refresher for EMT-B

by: Limmer, Daniel J., EMT-P; O'Keefe, Michael F.; Elling, Robert J.

Essentials of Emergency Care Refresher for EMT-B

by: Limmer, Daniel J., EMT-P; O'Keefe, Michael F.; Elling, Robert J.

ISBN 13:
9780130945594
ISBN 10:
0130945595
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/29/2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall

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Summary

Designed for experienced EMT-Bs, this book thoroughly but concisely covers topics related to the infrequently used skills and knowledge required for a re-certification exam.It also provides new information and skills in chapters discussing such topics as medical and legal issues; the human body; lifting and moving; assessment of trauma, medical, pediatric, and geriatric patients; communications and documentation; general pharmacology, respiratory and cardiac emergencies; allergic reaction; bleeding and shock; soft tissue injuries; infants and children; ambulance operations; and gaining access and rescue.For emergency medical technicians.

Author Biography

Daniel Limmer, EMT-P, is a faculty member at the George Washington University Health Services program in Washington, DC. He has been involved in emergency services for more than twenty years as a paramedic, police officer, and educator. He is a co-author of Emergency Care, Ninth Edition, First Responder: A Skills Approach, Fire Service First Responder, and Advanced Medical Life Support.

Bob Elling, MPA, REMT-P, is currently a full-time faculty member at the Institute of Prehospital Emergency Medicine at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. He is also a Professor of Management with the American College of Prehospital Medicine, and works part-time as a paramedic with the Colonie EMS Department (NY). His publications include: Pocket Reference for the EMT-B and First Responder, First Responder. Exam Preparation and Review, Emergency Care Student Workbook, and Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice Volume 5 Student Workbook. Bob has written hundreds of articles for magazines and internet websites as well as video scripts.

Michael R O'Keefe, REMT-P, is Training Coordinator for the Vermont Department of Health's EMS division. He has been active as chairperson of the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators and with the development of various national EMS curricula. He was a member of the curriculum development group for the "First Responder: National Standard Curriculum." He also is a co-author of Emergency Care, Ninth Edition.

Edward T. Dickinson, M.D., NREMT-P, FACEP, (Medical Editor) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine in Philadelphia where he is Director of EMS Field Operations. He is Medical Director of the Town of Colonie EMS Department (NY) and the Malvern Fire Company (PA). Dr. Dickinson is active in prehospital research and the medical editor of numerous Brady EMT-B and First Responder texts. He is also the author of Fire Service Emergency Care and co-author of Emergency Incident Rehabilitation.

Introduction to EMS Systems

(12)

Well-Being of the EMT-Basic

(22)

Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues

(10)

The Human Body

(12)

Lifting and Moving Patients

(18)

Airway Management

(28)

Scene Size-up, Initial Assessment, Baseline Vitals, and Sample History

104

(22)

Assessment of the Trauma Patient

126

(16)

Assessment of the Medical Patient

142

(12)

Assessment of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients

154

(12)

Communication and Documentation

166

(12)

General Pharmacology

178

(10)

Respiratory Emergencies

188

(12)

Cardiac Emergencies

200

(24)

Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

224

(10)

Allergies

234

(12)

Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

246

(10)

Environmental Emergencies

256

(18)

Behavioral Emergencies

274

(12)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

286

(16)

Bleeding and Shock

302

(14)

Soft Tissue Injuries

316

(22)

Musculoskeletal Injuries

338

(34)

Injuries to the Head and Spine

372

(38)

Infants and Children

410

(16)

Ambulance Operations

426

(18)

Gaining Access and Rescue

444

(16)

Special Operations

460

(22)

Advanced Airway Management

482

(27)

Appendix A - Research in EMS

509

(11)

Appendix B - National Registry Practical Examination

520

(12)

Answer Key

532

(2)

Glossary

534

(9)

Index

543

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