20. Burn Trauma
CHAPTER 20. Burn Trauma Heather McLellan Competencies 1. Identify the pathophysiology of burn wounds. 2. Describe the initial assessment of the patient with burns. 3. Describe the management of the…
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33. The Pediatric Patient
CHAPTER 33. The Pediatric Patient Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify the differences between the pediatric and adult patient. 2. Perform a primary and secondary assessment of the pediatric patient…
14. Shock Management
CHAPTER 14. Shock Management Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Describe the pathophysiology of shock. 2. Identify the patient at risk for shock. 3. Initiate critical interventions for management of shock…
31. The Pregnant Patient
CHAPTER 31. The Pregnant Patient Teri Campbell Competencies 1. Perform a focused assessment of the pregnant patient, which includes subjective and objective data related to the patient’s pregnancy. 2. Identify…
15. General Principles of Trauma Management
CHAPTER 15. General Principles of Trauma Management Reneé Semonin Holleran and Steven W. Neher Competencies 1. Demonstrate the ability to perform scene safety and trauma triage. 2. Perform a primary…
21. Neurologic Emergencies
CHAPTER 21. Neurologic Emergencies Katherine Logee Competencies 1. Describe neurologic pathophysiology in terms of pressure-volume relationships and the components of the cerebral vault. 2. Perform a focused neurologic examination. 3….
10. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport
CHAPTER 10. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport Reneé Semonin Holleran and Denise M. Treadwell COMPETENCIES 1. Obtain initial, focused, and comprehensive subjective and objective data through history taking, physical…
17. Thoracic Trauma
CHAPTER 17. Thoracic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify clinical indications of thoracic injuries. 2. Recognize signs and symptoms of life-threatening thoracic injuries. 3. Perform appropriate critical interventions to…
5. Transport Physiology
CHAPTER 5. Transport Physiology Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify and describe the gas laws that are pertinent to the transport environment. 2. Provide appropriate interventions to prevent the adverse…
32. Care and Transport of the Neonate
CHAPTER 32. Care and Transport of the Neonate Christine Tijerina Competencies 1. Perform an initial assessment of the neonatal patient. 2. Perform the necessary interventions to maintain the neonate’s airway,…
