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Introduction to Air Medicine

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ISBN-10: 0131134949

ISBN-13: 9780131134942

Edition: 2006

Authors: Clyde Deschamp

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Description:

This valuable reference presents an introductory overview of air medicine and all its components and operations. Developed out of the author's extensive experience in orienting new air medical employees, this is the perfect resource for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in air medicine, running a flight program, or who interacts with a flight team. Book jacket.
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Book details

List price: $53.20
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 1.298

Preface
Reviewers
Introduction
Role of the Air Medical Program in the Community
Aircraft Types
Aircraft Attitude and Movements
Review Questions
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structures
Operations
Review Questions
History of Air Medicine
The Origins of Air Medical Transport
The Modern Era
A Look to the Future
Review Questions
Mission Types
Scene Responses
Interfacility Transports
Other Air Medical Missions
Launch Criteria
Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs)
Influence of Third-Party Players
Review Questions
Safety and Risk Management
Safety on the Ground
Safety in the Air
In-Flight Emergencies
Crash Survival
Other Safety-Related Issues
Risk Management
Infection Control
Review Questions
Communications
Equipment
Types of Communication
Communications Failure
The Language of Flight Communication
Review Questions
Personnel
Pilots
Aviation Technicians
Communication Specialists
Medical Care Providers
Medical Directors
Administrators/Managers
Recruiting and Hiring
Technical Standards
Duty Time
Continuing Education
Review Questions
Aircraft and Equipment
Aircraft Commonly Used for Air Medical Transport
Air Medical Equipment
Review Questions
Flight Physiology
The Effects of Altitude
Airsickness
Noise
Review Questions
Common Patient Types and Principles of Management
General Principles of Management
Patient Management Skills
Categorizing Patients by Potential for Benefit
Trauma
Medical Conditions
Other Roles
Review Questions
Preparing the Patient for Air Medical Transport
General Approach
Communication
Interfacility Transports
Scene Responses
Violent or Potentially Violent Patients
Passengers
Review Questions
Medical Direction
Medical Directors
Medical Direction
Selecting a Hospital Destination
Review Questions
Quality Management
Personnel
Processes (Systems)
Commitment
Designing the Quality Management Program
Setting Up a Landing Environment
Aircraft Photography
Specialty Certifications (CFRN/FP-C)
Ground Transport Systems
Search and Rescue
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Review Questions
References
Glossary
Index
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