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Automated Defibrillation for Professional &
Lay Rescues |
This brief, easy-to-understand manual is ideal for teaching both professional (volunteer and paid) and lay rescuers (such as public safety personnel participating in a CPR-Defibrillation program) how to use AEDs. It provides a solid framework for basic AED concepts then refers the reader to other references for additional information.
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The first comprehensive reference for EMS professionals (EMTs)
designed to present detailed information (covering over 850 drugs)
on each drug's mechanism of action, summary of accepted
out-of-hospital indications, contraindications, drug interactions,
side effects, and dosage. Symptoms and treatment of overdose are
discussed when appropriate. Prescription medications taken at home
are also addressed. · EMS Considerations are presented
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A family oriented text
covering emergency treatment and out-of-hospital issues related to
neonates, infants and children through adolescence. Designed for use in EMT
programs, but also useful for school nurses, day care workers and
parents. The objectives of the Paramedic National Standard
Curriculum are met. Includes skills review, a guide to common
medications and guidelines for disability awareness. In depth
coverage of children with special health care needs and those
assisted by technology.
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If you're new to ECG interpretation or need a basic refresher
this book is for you. This text is ideal for the First Responder or beginning EMT. It
follows a step by step approach to interpretation while providing
information on the clinical significance of dysrhythmias and
interventions. Many practice opportunities are provided to allow the
student to develop their interpretation skills. An introduction to
the more advanced level 12-lead interpretation is also provided.
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EMERGENCIA! Emergency Translation Manual |
A language reference for English speaking medical caregivers who need to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in emergency situations. Translations of a wide array of medical emergencies include phonetic pronunciations of words and phrases and relevant questions that require only "yes" or "no" answers. Diagrams of the human body labeled in Spanish and pages of commonly used words and phrases further facilitate communication and ultimately quicken response time.
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Focuses on the interaction of EMS personnel with patients,
their families and bystanders in an array of common medical,
traumatic and psychological emergencies. Chapters feature real life
case studies and offer detailed six-step intervention strategies
based on the presented scenario that EMS professionals can apply to
their day-to-day activities in the field. Also includes chapters on
the stresses experienced by EMS personnel and methods for combating
this stress in a productive and healthy manner.
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Functional Anatomy for
Emergency Medical Services |
Designed to meet the 1999 National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Programs. It is the first anatomy and physiology book written with the EMS student in mind. It also provides a strong foundation for later studies in pathophysiology. In addition, this book is richly illustrated with key concepts drawn in detail for increased comprehension.
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Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care |
Perhaps the best way to learn EMT profession is through extensive study of real-world emergency care situations. Setting new standards for EMT-Basic education, this dynamic text brings the exciting and challenging work of an emergency medical technician to life. From the step-by-step skill presentations and real stories from EMTs to the scenario-based approach that ties the learning material together, Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care gives you what it takes to make it on the streets.
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Fundamentals Of Emergency
Care Flash Cards on CD-ROM |
Using the dynamic, electronic Flash format, this self-study program contains over 1000 "flashcards" that review terms, definitions, audio pronunciations, and illustrations relating to emergency care. Questions and answers to test subject knowledge make this a fun and interactive refresher tool. Subject areas organized under the major EMS subject headings, Airway, Patient Assessment
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Heart and Lung Sounds for the
EMS Provider CD-ROM
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Introduction
to EMS Systems
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Occupational Health and Safety in the
Emergency Services
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A must-have tool for students preparing for either State or National
Certification Exams. It includes over 2000 multiple choice style questions based on
the revised DOT EMT-Paramedic curriculum objectives and content. The
exam questions are written in a style similar to those found on
State and National Exams and easy to read. Delmar's
Why-Driven EMS Enrichment,
is the companion text that explains the rationale for answers to the
exam review questions. An indispensable tool for all paramedic students preparing
for their certification exam. -
with CD-ROM
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Revised to
fulfill the core module for the pharmacology component of the DOT
Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. The book also follows the
new ACLS and PALS curricula. Detailed profiles of pre-hospital medications including mechanism
of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, routes and
dosages, side effects, and EMS consideration.
Free Activity
CD-ROM provides additional practice through
self-guided exercises and games for each chapter.
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Students in EMT-Paramedic courses need to know the most recent
developments in trauma care. This book provides you with an
excellent overview on the principles of trauma care, followed by
field techniques for assessment and triage of the patient. Specific
trauma injuries are detailed. Treatment methods are covered for the
field, emergency department, and special situations material on new
procedures, techniques and equipment will add to readers' skills in
advanced life support systems.
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Relates pathophysiological principles to emergency care of medical
disorders. Material conforms to the 1999 EMT-Paramedic Curriculum
objectives. Many illustrations and tables highlight important concepts that
appeal to the visual learner. In-depth coverage of shock, acid-base,
environmental and toxicological emergencies not found in other
pathophysiology texts, but necessary for the EMS professional
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A concrete approach to assessing patients and situations in
the field that presents the relationship between assessment findings
and pathology in an informal yet informative manner. Includes
detailed descriptions of physical exams and history-taking methods
as relevant to respiratory, cardiac, neurological, abdominal and
psychological traumas. Case studies and Web activities are
integrated throughout to provide a realistic context and enhance
material.
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Sensible Analysis of the 12-Lead ECG |
This text provides in-depth introduction to the analysis of the 12-lead electrocardiogram. It offers comprehensive review of cardiac anatomy and relates pathology to the ECG findings. Pathology of cardiac conduction as seen in 3-lead and 12-lead monitoring systems are presented in a practical manner to build confidence in this valuable diagnostic tool.
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Sensible
ECG Analysis |
This comprehensive text fully explains the use and implications of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac function. It includes anatomy, basic electrophysiology, and analysis techniques. Each arrhythmia is carefully explained using a consistent approach that includes step-by-step analysis, practice, and self-assessment activities. The text is designed not only to teach students and clinicians how to interpret an ECG, but also to help
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Why-Driven EMS Enrichment |
Preparing for your State and National exams and looking for a concise, effective study aid? "Why" Driven EMS Enrichment, a series of questions and answers that follow the DOT Paramedic curriculum objectives, is the resource you need. Written in an easy to read style that students of all educational levels will find approachable, "Why" Driven EMS goes beyond the explanations of other EMS texts and offers frank, usable advice on handling extreme situations and understanding complex material.
Terrorism Preparedness |
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Explosives
Identification Guide |
Explosives Identification Guide, Second Edition, is an excellent quick reference for emergency responders – providing the necessary information to effectively identify explosives by type, and how each should be treated. Written with a straight-forward, non-technical approach, this book covers both commercial type and military ordnance explosives, and explains bomb search procedures in a manner that is easy to understand.
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A Citizen's Guide to Terrorism Preparedness |
Easy to Read! Learn how you can protect yourself from potential acts of terrorism and how to react in the instance a terrorist situation should occur. provides readers with facts, figures, and practical guidelines to follow as they go about their daily lives. No special military equipment or extreme survivalist tactics are needed. Instead, this handbook is designed specifically for average citizens who want to take all of the steps they can to prepare themselves
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Preparing for Biological Terrorism: An
Emergency Service Guide |
Contains vitally important information to guide local agencies in their efforts to secure and coordinate the influx of state and federal resources before, during, and after an attack. Mandatory reading for emergency response teams, today's school administrators, business leaders, public utilities managers, media professionals, as well as the general public, this resource walks through the fundamental concepts of emergency planning
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Preparing for Terrorism:
The Public Safety Communicator’s Guide |
Today more than ever, communications center professionals who receive and/or dispatch emergency services can use a valuable resource like this. This book starts with an overview of national and international terrorism, while emphasis throughout the book is on how to prepare communications center staff and their families for a terrorist event by providing them with well-thought out employee emergency plans and contingencies.
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Terrorism Handbook for Operational
Responders |
This short, easy-to-read guide is a "must" for all emergency personnel who are called on to respond to a terrorist event. Users are taught how to make suitable decisions in the many and varied situations that may confront them -- toxic materials, antipersonnel weapons, terrorist demands, for example. In addition to identifying hazards, appropriate methods of overcoming them, and delivering emergency services under adverse conditions, this handbook
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Hazardous
Materials (HazMat)
Regulations & Response Procedures
Fire Prevention, Fire Detection,
Firefighting, Rescue & Safety
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