EMS Notes

EMS Notes

Author: Ehren Myers

Publisher: F.A. Davis

Published: 2009-06-18

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0803623453

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Comprehensive, but succinct—this pocket-sized guide delivers all of the essential facts and clinical information you need in the field and in the ED. From common medications through interpreting 12-lead ECGs to current algorithms and procedures.


Paramedic Field Guide

Paramedic Field Guide

Author: Bob Elling

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780763751227

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This convenient field guide contains all the information that paramedics need at their fingertips in the field-assessment checklists, anatomic illustrations, vital sign ranges, airway management, medication indications and administration, arrhythmias, and other basic information in the form of tables and charts for quick reference. The full-color, spiral-bound guide is divided into sections that follow the U.S. DOT EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum; sections are divided by color-coded tabs to allow rapid retrieval of information when paramedics need it most.


EMS Field Guide, BLS Version

EMS Field Guide, BLS Version

Author: Informed,

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2016-09-26

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1284321029

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Designed for both beginning and experienced EMTs, the EMS Field Guide, BLS Version is the ideal quick reference. Now in its Ninth Edition, this field guide has been an essential resource for EMS professionals for over a decade. Whether you're a student, or a 20-year veteran of emergency medical services, this guide gives you quick access to vital information needed to perform your job.This newly updated edition includes: EMT field determination of death checklist CDC criteria for field evaluation of school aged athletes with head injuries Capnography waveform interpretation for BLA/AEMT providers Comprehensive ACLS algorithms for EMT/AEMT including asthma, traumatic and hypothermic arrest, and post-arrest resuscitation and care Pain assessment charts Updated infectious disease to include high risk biological response including Ebola and MERS Revised American Burn Association (ABA) burn resuscitation guidelinesPlus, this field guide includes all other charts and references that EMTs and AEMTs need ready access to in the field: APGAR, pediatric vital signs, stroke scales, GCS (infant, child, and adult), pupil chart, CDC Trauma Triage, O2 tank capacities, prescription drugs, abbreviations, spell checker, phone numbers, Spanish translations, and metric conversions. The EMS Field Guide, BLS Version is the only field guide that addresses the needs of both EMTs and AEMTs under the new EMS Scope of Practice model. Just as with all Informed Publishing print products, this field guide is 3x5, fit easily in your pocket, have color-coded tabs, and are durable. The EMS Field Guide, BLS Version is the resource you'll use in class, and take with you throughout your career.


Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Includes Navigate 2 Preferred Access + Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets Student Workbook

Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Includes Navigate 2 Preferred Access + Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets Student Workbook

Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2012-08-16

Total Pages: 2200

ISBN-13: 1449666256

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Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Seventh Edition is the next step in the evolution of the premier paramedic education program. This legendary paramedic textbook was first developed by Dr. Nancy Caroline in the early 1970s and transformed paramedic education. Today, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for the paramedics of tomorrow. The Seventh Edition reflects the collective experience of its top-flight author team and decades of street wisdom. This fully updated edition covers every competency statement of the National EMS Education Standards for paramedics with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. This edition emphasizes the ideal that becoming a paramedic is a continual pursuit of growth and excellence throughout an entire career. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become more compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians.


Principles of EMS Systems

Principles of EMS Systems

Author: American College of Emergency Physicians

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 9780763733827

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Principles of EMS Systems, Third Edition provides EMS personnel with an overview of the organization and operation of an EMS system, both on a daily basis and in response to large-scale events, including terrorist and weapons of mass destruction incidents. This book explores the role the medical director plays in EMS and discusses the importance of medical oversight and accountability. By focusing on the collaborative interaction of EMS, police, and fire professionals, along with emergency physicians, emergency departments, and hospitals, this resource provides a framework for how these different groups must work together to ensure the emergency medicine/health care safety net does not fail when it is needed the most.


EMS Documentation Field Guide

EMS Documentation Field Guide

Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1449694551

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EMS providers learn the skills that allow them to give state-of-the-art care at the scene. Unfortunately, how to document that care so that it is not called into question two days or even two years down the road is often not taught in-depth. In order to help EMTs with this important subject, we assembled this water resistant, pocket-sized guide for providers at all levels, examining many of the common calls EMTs receive and following a standard protocol for the preparation of EMS run reports.


Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services

Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services

Author: John Brophy

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010-03-10

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0763758752

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Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services will aide in the development of leaders and leadership skills in the emergency medical services. This course will cover a variety of leadership topics, including making the transition from EMS provider to leader, the ethics and psychology of leadership, mentoring, leading change, and the leader's role in performance improvement. Part of the EMS Continuing Education series, the text is also ideal for use as a professional reference.


EMS

EMS

Author: Judith E. Tintinalli

Publisher: PMPH-USA

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 9781607950431

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This is a resource for EMS services worldwide edited by an international team of experts. It helps EMS professionals plan and prepare for their role in saving lives.


EMS Supervisor

EMS Supervisor

Author: Orlando Dominguez

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2015-04-27

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1284101290

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EMS Supervisor provides entry-level, mid-level, senior, and prospective EMS supervisors with a managerial leadership reference guide offering a roadmap to dealing with common challenges faced by those in leadership roles.


Pharmacology for the EMS Provider

Pharmacology for the EMS Provider

Author: Richard K Beck

Publisher: F.A. Davis

Published: 2015-07-31

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 0803646836

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Overcome your fears and build your confidence while you master the mathematic and pharmacology knowledge you need to pass your licensure exams and prepare for professional practice.