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| Preparatory | |
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| The Quality Improvement Process | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Medical Direction and Control | |
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| Quality Improvement (Q1) | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| The Well-Being of the EMT-B | |
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| The Well-Being of the EMT-B | |
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| Emotional Aspects of Emergency Care | |
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| Stressful Situations | |
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| Stress Warning Signs and the Work Environment | |
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| Scene Safety and Personal Protection | |
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| Communicable Diseases | |
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| Diseases of Special Concern | |
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| General Postexposure Management | |
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| Infection Control Routine Review | |
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| Scene Hazards | |
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| Violent Situations | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Medical and Legal Issues | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Consent | |
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| The Right to Refuse Treatment | |
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| Advance Directives | |
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| Confidentiality | |
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| Special Reporting Requirements | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Lifting and Moving Patients | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Body Mechanics | |
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| Carrying | |
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| Principles of Safe Reaching and Pulling | |
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| Moving and Positioning the Patient | |
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| Geriatrics | |
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| Bariatrics | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Airway | |
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| Airway | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy of the Respiratory System | |
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| Physiology of the Respiratory System | |
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| Patient Assessment | |
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| Opening the Airway | |
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| Basic Airway Adjuncts | |
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| Suctioning | |
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| Supplemental Oxygen | |
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| Assisted and Artificial Ventilation | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Patient Assessment | |
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| Patient Assessment | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Scene Size-up | |
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| Initial Assessment | |
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| Focused History and Physical Exam | |
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| Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma Patients | |
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| Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical Patients | |
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| Detailed Physical Exam | |
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| Ongoing Assessment | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Communications and Documentation | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Radio Communications | |
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| Verbal Communications | |
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| Written Communications and Documentation | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Medical Emergencies | |
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| General Pharmacology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| How Medications Work | |
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| Forms of Medication | |
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| Medications Carried on the EMS Unit | |
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| Patient-Assisted Medications | |
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| General Steps in Administering Medication | |
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| Patient Medications | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Respiratory Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Pathophysiology | |
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| Assessment of the Patient in Respiratory Distress | |
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| Emergency Care of Respiratory Emergencies | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Cardiovascular Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology (Cardiac Structure and Function) | |
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| Pathophysiology (Cardiac Compromise) | |
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| Assessment of the Patient With Chest Pain | |
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| Heart Surgeries and Pacemakers | |
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| Cardiac Arrest | |
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| Emergency Care for Cardiac Arrest | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Neurologic Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology (Brain Structure and Function) | |
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| Common Causes of Brain Disorders | |
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| Stroke | |
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| Seizures | |
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| Altered Mental Status | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Diabetic Emergencies | |
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| Diabetic Emergencies | |
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| Diabetes | |
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| Assessment of Diabetic Patients | |
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| Emergency Care of Diabetic Emergencies | |
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| Complications of Diabetes | |
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| Associated Problems | |
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| Relationship to Airway Management | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Allergic Reactions and Envenomations | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Allergic Reactions | |
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| Assessment of a Patient With an Allergic Reaction | |
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| Emergency Medical Care | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Substance Abuse and Poisoning | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Identifying the Patient and the Poison | |
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| How Poisons Enter the Body | |
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| Assessment for Poisonings and Overdoses | |
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| Emergency Medical Care | |
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| Specific Poisons | |
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| Food Poisoning | |
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| Plant Poisoning | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Environmental Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Factors Affecting Exposure | |
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| Cold Exposure | |
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| Assessment of Cold Injuries | |
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| Management of Cold Exposure | |
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| Heat Exposure | |
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| Assessment of Heat Emergencies | |
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| Drowning and Near Drowning | |
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| Diving Emergencies | |
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| Assessment of Drowning and Diving Emergencies | |
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| Other Water Hazards | |
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| Prevention | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Behavioral Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Myth and Reality | |
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| Defining Behavioral Emergencies | |
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| The Magnitude of Mental Health Problems | |
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| Assessment of a Behavioral Emergency | |
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| Suicide | |
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| Medicolegal Considerations | |
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| The Potentially Violent Patient | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Stages of Labor | |
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| Emergencies Before Delivery | |
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| Assessment | |
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| Emergency Care | |
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| Newborn Assessment and Resuscitation | |
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| Abnormal or Complicated Delivery Emergencies | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Trauma | |
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| Kinematics of Trauma | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Energy and Trauma | |
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| Blunt Trauma | |
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| Falls | |
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| Penetrating Trauma | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Bleeding and Shock | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Pathophysiology and Perfusion | |
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| External Bleeding | |
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| Internal Bleeding | |
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| Shock | |
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| Causes of Shock | |
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| The Progression of Shock | |
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| Assessment of Shock | |
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| Emergency Medical Care | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Head and Spine Injuries | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System | |
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| Head Injuries | |
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| Spine Injuries | |
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| Assessment of Head and Spine Injuries | |
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| Emergency Medical Care of Spinal Injuries | |
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| Stabilization of the Cervical Spine | |
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| Emergency Medical Care of Head Injuries | |
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| Preparation for Transport | |
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| Helmet Removal | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Soft-Tissue and Musculoskeletal Care | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Anatomy and Functions of the Skin | |
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| Types of Soft-Tissue Injuries | |
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| Assessment of Closed and Open Injuries | |
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| Abdominal Wounds | |
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| Impaled Objects | |
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| Amputations | |
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| Neck Injuries | |
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| Burns | |
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| Assessment of Burns | |
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| Chemical Burns | |
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| Musculoskeletal Injuries | |
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| Assessing Musculoskeletal Injuries | |
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| Emergency Medical Care | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Chest and Abdominal Injuries | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest | |
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| Injuries of the Chest | |
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| Complications of Chest Injuries | |
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| Assessment of Chest Injuries | |
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| The Anatomy of the Abdomen | |
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| Injuries to the Abdomen | |
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| Types of Abdominal Injuries | |
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| Assessment of Abdominal Injuries | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Special Populations | |
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| Pediatric Emergencies | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Growth and Development | |
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| Pediatric Emergencies | |
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| Pediatric Trauma | |
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| Injuries to Specific Body Systems | |
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| Child Abuse | |
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| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | |
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| Infants and Children With Special Needs | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Pediatric Assessment and Management | |
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| Pediatric Assessment and Management | |
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| Scene Size-up | |
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| Initial Assessment | |
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| Focused History and Physical Exam | |
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| Detailed Physical Exam | |
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| Ongoing Assessment | |
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| The Pediatric Airway | |
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| Oxygen Delivery Devices | |
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| Airway Obstruction | |
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| Neonatal Resuscitation | |
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| Basic Life Support Review | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Arrest | |
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| Pediatric Trauma | |
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| Pediatric Medical Emergencies | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Geriatric Emergencies | |
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| Geriatrics | |
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| Communication and Older Adults | |
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| The GEMS Diamond | |
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| Leading Causes of Death | |
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| Physiologic Changes That Accompany Age | |
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| Polypharmacy | |
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| Impact of Aging on Trauma | |
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| Impact of Aging on Medical Emergencies | |
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| Impact of Aging on Psychiatric Emergencies | |
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| Advance Directives | |
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| Elder Abuse | |
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| Special-needs Patients | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Geriatric Assessment and Management | |
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| Geriatric Assessment and Management | |
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| Assessing an Older Patient | |
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| Common Complaints of Older Patients | |
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| Geriatric Trauma | |
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| Geriatric Medical Emergencies | |
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| Response to Nursing and Skilled Care Facilities | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Advanced Skills | |
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| Advanced Airway Management | |
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| Advanced Airway Management | |
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| Basic Airway Management | |
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| Gastric Tubes | |
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| The Sellick Maneuver | |
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| ET Intubation | |
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| Multilumen Airways | |
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| Laryngeal Mask Airway | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Assisting With IV Therapy | |
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| Introduction | |
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| IV Techniques and Administration | |
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| Alternative IV Sites and Techniques | |
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| Possible Complications of IV Therapy | |
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| Troubleshooting | |
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| Age-specific Considerations | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Assisting With Cardiac Monitoring | |
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| Cardiac Monitoring | |
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| Electrical Conduction System of the Heart | |
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| Electrodes and Waveforms | |
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| The ECG Complex | |
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| ECG Paper | |
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| Normal Sinus Rhythm | |
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| The Formation of the ECG | |
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| Arrhythmias | |
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| Assisting With Cardiac Monitoring | |
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| The 12-Lead System | |
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| Lead Placement | |
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| Prep Kit | |
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| Assessment in Action | |
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| Index | |