Emergency Care 13th Edition Daniel J. Limmer

Urgent Care 13th Ed. Daniel J. Limmer

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   0134024559
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   978-0134024554For more than 30 years, Urgent Care has provided generations of EMT students with the practical knowledge they require to excel in the classroom and in the field. Updated with the latest research and advancements in emergency medical services, this edition aligns with the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC. Built on the National EMS Education Standards, Urgent Care extends beyond the Standards to deliver the most up-to-date, precise representation of EMS practice today. The content integrates medical principles in an accessible manner, with a range of critical-thinking features that aid students in acquiring the mindset of EMTs.

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   This book is also offered with MyBRADYLab– an internet-based homework, instructional, and evaluation program crafted to interact with this text to involve students and enhance outcomes. Within its structured environment, students apply what they learn, assess their comprehension, and pursue a personalized study scheme that assists them in better internalizing course material and grasping challenging concepts.Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Fundamentals Introduction to Emergency Medical Services and the Healthcare System EMT Well-being Patient Lifting and Transfer Medical, Legal, and Ethical Concerns Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiological Principles Pathophysiology Fundamentals Life Cycle Development Chapter 2 – Airway Management, Breathing, and Artificial Ventilation Airway Control Breathing and Artificial Ventilation Chapter 3 – Patient Evaluation Scene Assessment Primary Evaluation Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices Secondary Assessment Communication and Record-keeping Chapter 4 – Medical Emergencies General Pharmacology Respiratory Issues Cardiac Problems Diabetic Cases and Altered Mental State Allergy Response Poisoning and Overdose Abdominal Issues Behavioral and Mental Health Concerns and Suicide Hematology and Renal Urgencies Chapter 5 – Trauma Emergencies Bleeding and Shock Soft-Tissue Damage Chest and Abdominal Injuries Musculoskeletal Injuries Head, Neck, and Spinal Traumas Multi-system Injuries Environmental Urgencies Chapter 6 – Special Populations Obstetric and Gynecological Concerns Pediatric Issues Geriatric Cases Special Challenges Patients’ Emergencies Chapter 7 – Operations EMS Functions Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management Road Safety and Vehicle Extrication EMS Responses to Terrorism Appendices Basic Cardiac Life Support Review Medical Terminology Glossary Answer Key Index