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Paramedic Companion A Case-Based Worktext

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ISBN-10: 007320532X

ISBN-13: 9780073205328

Edition: 2009

Authors: Will Chapleau, Arthur Hsieh, Kevin Boone

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The Paramedic Companion: A Case-based Worktext is a nontraditional workbook that can be used throughout the paramedic curriculum and is tightly integrated with the main textbook. The Paramedic Companion goes beyond the simple “review and test” approach of most workbooks. Instead, it supports your exploration of the art and science of prehospital medicine by providing a rich palette of learning tools, images, and even video to better explain concepts and techniques. The Paramedic Companion speaks clearly and directly to the paramedic student. The material in each chapter revolves around “Need To Know” content, based on the DOT objectives, that the authors of both the Textbook and Worktext…    
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Book details

List price: $90.67
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date: 2/28/2008
Binding: Mixed Media
Size: 8.75" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.784
Language: English

Foundations of Paramedicine
The EMS Profession
The Well-Being of the Paramedic
Professional Ethics
Legal Issues Problem-based
The Partner Quandary
Clinical Decision-Making
Medical Terminology
Anatomy Overview
Physiology Overview
Foundations of Communication, Assessment, and Critical Care
Safety and Scene Size-Up
Therapeutic Communications and History Taking
The Normal Physical Examination
Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation
Shock Overview
Patient Assessment Problem-based
The Interfacility Transfer
Pharmacology
Medication Administration and IV
Documentation and Communication
Trauma
Mechanism of Injury
Hemorrhage and Hemorrhagic Shock
Head, Face, and Neck Trauma
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Spinal Trauma Problem-based
An Awful Crash
Skeletal Trauma
Soft Tissue and Muscle Trauma
Burn Trauma Problem-based
A Tragic Fall
Trauma Patients and Trauma Systems
Medical Issues
Pulmonary
Cardiology
Physiology and ECG Interpretation
Cardiovascular Diseases
Neurology
Endocrine, Electrolytes, and Acid/Base
Allergies and Anaphylaxis Problem-based
Happy New Year
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Gastroenterology
Toxicology
Urology
Hematology
Environmental Conditions
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders Problem-based
Come Out Swinging
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Special Populations
Neonatology
Pediatric Patients
Geriatric Patients
The Abused and Neglected
Patients with Special Challenges Problem-based
Bravery Comes in All Forms
Patients with Chronic Illnesses
Patients from Diverse Cultures Problem-based
Life Begins
Operations
Ambulance Operations
Medical Incident Command
Rescue Awareness
Teamwork and Operational Interface
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Special Events and Mass Gatherings
Responding to WMD Events
Appendices
Skill Sheets
Credits
Index