Download or read book Sheehy s Manual of Emergency Care E Book written by ENA and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and featuring a more efficient and streamlined design, the new 7th edition of Sheehy's trusted emergency care resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice. Comprehensive content presents thorough discussion of signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education for each condition. Authorship from the Emergency Nurses Association ensures this book contains the best practices in emergency nursing. Quick-reference format uses a consistent layout to help you find information quickly and easily. NEW! 2-column format features new Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing. NEW! Fully revised content from the ENA and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on topics such as critical care in the ED, time management, the morbidly obese patient, electronic medical records, disaster nursing, forensic nursing, and workplace violence.
Download or read book Emergency Care Field Handbook written by Mary Barrett and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Dog First Aid written by Randy Acker and published by Wilderness Adventures Press. This book was released on 1994-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.
Download or read book Basic Emergency Care Approach to the Acutely Ill and Injured written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed by WHO and the International Committee of the Red Cross in collaboration with the International Federation for Emergency Medicine Basic Emergency Care (BEC): Approach to the acutely ill and injured is an open-access training course for frontline healthcare providers who manage acute illness and injury with limited resources. BEC teaches a systematic approach to the initial assessment and management of time-sensitive conditions where early intervention saves lives. It includes modules on: the ABCDE and SAMPLE history approach trauma difficulty in breathing shock and altered mental status. The practical skills section covers the essential time-sensitive interventions for these key acute presentations. The BEC package includes a Participant Workbook and electronic slide decks for each module. BEC integrates the guidance from WHO Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) for children WHO Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children WHO Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth and the Integrated Management of Adult/Adolescent Illness (IMAI).
Download or read book Emergency Critical Care Pocket Guide written by Derr and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2016-09-21 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular pocket reference in emergency nursing - now in a new edition! The Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide has been an essential resource for physicians, paramedics, and nurses for over a decade. The Pocket Guide consolidates critical information found in desk references into a convenient 3"x5" pocket-size format that is handy enough to take with you anywhere.
Download or read book Wilderness First Aid Field Guide written by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Staff and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Is A User-Friendly, Pocket-Sized Guide Based On The Latest First Aid And CPR Guidelines. This Durable And Water-Resistant Resource Features: Essential Information For When Medical Help Is More Than One Hour Away; How To Signal For Help, When To Evacuate, And Recommended First Aid Supplies; “What To Look For” And “What To Do” Tables For Injuries And Illnesses; Prevention Advice Ranging From Altitude Illness And Bear Attacks To Lightning Strikes And Tick Bites; Heat Index And Wind Chill Charts; And Quick Access To Contents Using An A-Z Format. The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Meets And Exceeds The Wilderness First Aid Curriculum Of The Boy Scouts Of America.
Download or read book Tintinalli s Emergency Medicine Manual 7th Edition written by David M. Cline and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 989 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Emergency medicine: a comprehensive study guide / editor-in-chief, Judith E. Tintinalli; co-editors, Gabor D. Kelen, J. Stephan Stapczynski; American College of Emergency Physicians. 6th ed. c2004.
Download or read book Paramedic Field Guide written by Bob Elling and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Outdoor Emergency Care A Patroller s Guide to Medical Care written by National Ski Patrol and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed in partnership with the National Ski Patrol, Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller’s Guide to Medical Care, Sixth Edition, is designed to prepare first responders to handle any medical situation in the outdoor environment, during all seasons. The Sixth Edition features: A straightforward, consistent patient assessment process. The patient assessment process is presented in the same way patients are assessed in the health care system. Flowcharts are provided throughout the Patient Assessment chapter to keep the reader focused on each step of the process. Up-to-date content. As you read through each chapter, you will find new information that is current with present prehospital patient care. Subject matter that meets and, in many cases, exceeds the National Emergency Medical Responder criteria. Information unique for ski and bicycle patrollers, including extrication, is included. This material is presented in a format that combines the disciplines of urban EMS and wilderness medical rescue. Continuous case studies. A continuous case study is included in each chapter to encourage critical thinking and application of the information as readers progress through the chapter. End-of-chapter review questions. The review questions included at the end of each chapter allow students to evaluate the knowledge they have gained while reading the chapter. Focus on learning objectives. Specific objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter tell students at the outset what they are expected to learn as they move through the chapter.
Download or read book The Pocket First Aid Field Guide written by George E. Dvorchak and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about first-aid for when you need to know...
Download or read book The American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid Emergency Care written by American Medical Association and published by Villard Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a medical emergency strikes, what you do can mean the difference between life and death. The AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care gives you all the information you need -- quickly, easily, clearly -- so that you can make the difference. Key features include: -- Injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies: an alphabetical listing to help you find the information you need quickly. -- CPR: the most up-to-date information for infants, children, and adults. -- First-aid techniques you can practice so you're prepared when emergency strikes. -- What happens in the emergency room; knowing when to call your doctor or the hospital and what information to have ready. -- Lifesaving techniques: clear, easy-to-follow instructions such as how to transport a victim with head or neck injuries. -- Sports injuries: treatment and recovery, especially for the amateur, school, and weekend athlete. -- Comprehensive index: a complete listing by subject and symptom for fast reference. -- Completely revised and updated.
Download or read book Emergency Field Handbook written by UNICEF. and published by UNICEF. This book was released on 2005 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its inception, UNICEF has provided life-saving assistance and assured protection for children in both natural and man-made emergencies, guided by the principle that children in crises have the same needs and rights as children in stable situations. This new version of the Emergency Field Handbook has been developed, after consultation, as a practical tool for UNICEF field staff to meet the needs of children and women affected by disasters. It is structured around UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies, and covers programme areas and operational functions. It includes a CD-ROM which contains a complete electronic version of the Handbook, as well as links to background and reference documents.
Download or read book Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook written by Spike Briggs and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to handling emergency situations in the wilderness. Provides a guide to preparation, emergency response and assessment, aftercare and rescue procedures."--
Download or read book EMS Field Guide BLS Version written by Informed and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-11-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 guidelines Plus, 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.
Download or read book Bushcraft First Aid written by Dave Canterbury and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series—a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods. Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail.
Download or read book Decision Making in Emergency Critical Care written by John E. Arbo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-08-25 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a brief but authoritative resource to help you manage the types of complex cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological emergencies you encounter as a resident or attending emergency room physician? Look no further than Decision Making in Emergency Critical Care: An Evidence-Based Handbook. This portable guide to rational clinical decision-making in the challenging – and changing – world of emergency critical care provides in every chapter a streamlined review of a common problem in critical care medicine, along with evidence-based guidelines and summary tables of landmark literature. Features Prepare for effective critical care practice in the emergency room’s often chaotic and resource-limited environment with expert guidance from fellows and attending physicians in the fields of emergency medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurocritical care. Master critical care fundamentals as experts guide you through the initial resuscitation and the continued management of critical care patients during their first 24 hours of intensive care. Confidently make sustained, data-driven decisions for the critically ill patient using expert information on everything from hemodynamic monitoring and critical care ultrasonography to sepsis and septic shock to the ED-ICU transfer of care.
Download or read book Handbook of Clinical Nursing Critical and Emergency Care Nursing written by Ronald Hickman, PhD, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for recently graduated RNs and nurses transitioning to a new clinical area, this extensive clinical reference is the best resource to provide essential information on the critical care and emergency care specialty areas. Concise and practical entries provide fundamental coverage of the most common clinical problems and issues encountered in nursing practice today. Alphabetized for easy access, each entry includes a definition and description of the clinical problem; etiology; clinical aspects, such as assessment, nursing interventions, management, and implications; and outcomes. Each entry focuses on the role of the nurse throughout the treatment process, and discusses the role of other health care providers with a focus on multidisciplinary treatment. Handbook of Clinical Nursing: Critical and Emergency Care will be of value to nursing faculty, undergraduate and graduate-level nurses, and nursing students at all levels. Entries from this text have been selected from the larger resource, A Guide to Mastery in Clinical Nursing: The Comprehensive Reference. Key Features: Provides essential information on clinical topics pertinent to the critical care and emergency care specialties Offers key knowledge for nurses new to practice or working in an unfamiliar nursing area Presented in a consistent format for ease of use Includes an overview of each specialty area Focuses on the role of the nurse throughout the treatment process Written and edited by expert clinicians and educators
