Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach, Canadian Edition, 5th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (August 1, 2021) © 2019

  • Daniel Limmer
  • Keith J Karren Brigham Young University
  • Brent Q. Hafen late of Brigham Young University
  • John Mackay Province of Manitoba
  • Michelle Mackay Province of Manitoba
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Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation.

  1. Introduction to the Emergency Medical Services System
  2. The Well-Being of the Emergency Medical Responder
  3. Legal and Ethical Issues
  4. The Human Body
  5. Pharmaceuticals
  6. Lifting and Moving Patients
  7. The Airway and Ventilation
  8. Circulation
  9. Automated External Defibrillation
  10. Scene Assessment
  11. Patient Assessment
  12. Communication and Documentation
  13. Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
  14. Other Common Medical Complaints
  15. Geriatric Considerations
  16. Heat and Cold Emergencies
  17. Bites and Stings
  18. Psychological Emergencies and Crisis Intervention
  19. Bleeding and Shock
  20. Soft-Tissue Injuries
  21. Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia
  22. Burn Emergencies
  23. Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies
  24. Injuries to the Head, Face, and Neck
  25. Injuries to the Spine
  26. Musculoskeletal Injuries
  27. Childbirth
  28. Infants and Children
  29. EMS Operations
  30. Hazardous Materials Incidents and Emergencies
  31. Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Command
  32. Water Emergencies
  33. Vehicle Stabilization and Patient Extrication
  34. Special Rescue Situations

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