Overview
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.
ShowKey Features
- The guide is targeted towards EMT-Basics, with special areas of concentration for advanced providers through paramedics.
- The guide is durable, compact, and water-resistant for added protection in the field.
- In addition to discussing the most common EMS calls, the guide contains information on scuba diving injuries, hazardous materials, and sexual assault.
- Includes a table of common medical abbreviations.
- Provides prehospital care providers with the proper language and correct legal terminology for chart documentation.
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ShowTable of Contents
Introduction
Abdominal Pain
Abuse
Airway Obstruction
Altered Mental Status
Amputation
Anaphylaxis
Burns
Cardiac Arrest
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Childbirth Emergencies
Diabetic Emergencies
Diving Accidents
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Drowning/Near Drowning
Electrocution/Lightning
Eye Injury
Geriatric Emergencies
Hazmat Exposure
Head Injury
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Impaled Object
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Newborn
Nontransports
Overdose/Poisoning
Respiratory Distress
Seizures
Sexual Assault
Shock, Bleeding
Smoke Inhalation
Spinal Injury
Syncope
Trauma, Maternal
Trauma, Multiple
Vaginal Bleeding
Common Medical Abbreviations
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ShowAbout the Author(s)
Ronald Milewski, MD, FACEP-Emergency Service Consultant, VHA, Inc.
Additional Titles by this Author
ISBN-13: 9780763785413
Rick Lang, RN, EMT-P-Scott Air Force Base
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