Overview
The Second Edition of this handy pocket-sized reference guide, geared specifically toward the EMT-Basic, will provide easy access to the vital emergency information needed by prehospital personnel. It is a great resource for fast review of important step-by-step procedures, offering just the right amount of information to guide actions and reactions in the field
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- Adheres to the National Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT-Basic, offering just the right amount of information.
- The Guide is pocket-sized, spiral bound, and waterproof for added protection in the field.
- Includes a prescription medication reference that lists hundreds of prescribed medications and the most common medical problems associated with them.
- Includes documentation tips.
- Contains a spelling reference for checking commonly misspelled terms.
- Includes a section on common medical abbreviations.
- Contains protocols for managing mass casualty incidents.
- Includes a haz-mat placard identification chart.
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Abbreviations
Acronyms
Activated Charcoal
APGAR Score
Assessment
Bones of the Body
Burns
Cardiac Arrest Management
Certification Information
Childbirth
Coma Scale
CPR
Documentation Tips
Epinephrine
Helicopter Landing Zone Information
Hospital Phone Numbers
Inhaler
Mass Casualty Incident
Medications
Medications (Prescribed)
Nitroglycerin
Obstetrical Emergencies
Ongoing Assessment
Oral Glucose
Oxygen Administration
Oxygen Tanks
Pediatric Problems
Phone Numbers (Misc.)
Placards
Priority Patients
Radio Report Outline
Rules of Nines
Spell Checker
Triage
Vital Signs
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.
Additional Titles by this Author
ISBN-13: 9780763758264
ISBN-13: 9781449664541
ISBN-13: 9781449628901
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