ASTNA Patient Transport Principles and Practice

Name: ASTNA Patient Transport Principles and Practice
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ISBN: 9780323057493

ISBN-10: 0323057497

ISBN-13: 9780323057493

Edition: 4th 2010

Authors: ASTNA, Renee S. Holleran

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Whether you're caring for patients on the ground or in the air, this trusted, one-of-a-kind resource is an essential tool for your success in transport nursing. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to keep you up to date with the latest technological advances and help you meet the ever-changing needs of this critical nursing field. Comprehensive overviews familiarize you with the most common diseases and injuries encountered in practice, accompanied by important management considerations to help you ensure the most effective communication and the safest patient care in all transport settings. Case studies presented at the end of each clinical chapter demonstrate how to apply…

Book details

List price: $70.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Mosby
Publication date: 10/13/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 848
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.124




History and The Current Role of Ground and Air Transport Nurses



History of Patient Transport



Preparation for Practice



Certification



Members of the Transport Team



General Principles of Practice



Transport Physiology



Extrication and Scene Management



Disaster Management



Communications



Safety and Survival



Patient Care Principles



Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport



Airway and Ventilation Management



Mechanical Ventilation NEW!



The Use of Technology During Transport NEW!



Shock Management



Trauma



General Principles of Trauma Management



Neurologic Trauma



Thoracic Trauma



Abdominal Trauma



Orthopedic Trauma



Burn Trauma



Medical Problems



Neurologic Emergencies



Cardiovascular Emergencies



Pulmonary Emergencies



Abdominal Emergencies



Infectious Diseases



Environmental Emergencies



Cold-Related Emergencies



Heat-Related Emergencies



Diving Emergencies



Toxicologic Emergencies



Selected Patient Populations



The Pregnant Patient



The Neonatal Patient



The Pediatric Patient



Military Transport NEW!



Patient Care Issues



Research and Quality Management



Legal Issues



Ethical Issues



The Family and Transport



Management



Marketing



Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport



Stress and Stress Management


Appendix



Post-Accident Resource Document



Medical Condition List and Appropriate Use of Air Medical Transport