29. Diving Emergencies
CHAPTER 29. Diving Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran COMPETENCIES 1. Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient, including subjective and objective data on the diving emergency. 2. Anticipate and plan for…
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27. Cold-Related Emergencies
CHAPTER 27. Cold-Related Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Describe thermoregulation and mechanisms of heat loss. 2. Define mild, moderation, and severe hypothermia. 3. Identify methods to prevent heat loss…
30. Toxicologic Emergencies
CHAPTER 30. Toxicologic Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify the common sources of poisoning. 2. Describe the care of the poisoned patient during transport. 3. Name three antidotes for…
37. Ethical Issues
CHAPTER 37. Ethical Issues Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify ethical issues related to patient transport. 2. Describe a framework for ethical decision making. 3. Participate in the development and…
38. The Family and Transport
CHAPTER 38. The Family and Transport Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform a focused assessment of the needs of families before, during, and after transport. 2. Identify the advantages and…
16. Neurologic Trauma
CHAPTER 16. Neurologic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran and Katherine Logee Competencies 1. Perform a neurologic assessment. 2. Provide critical interventions for the patient with neurologic trauma to achieve maximal potential…
39. Marketing the Transport Program
CHAPTER 39. Marketing the Transport Program Kevin High Competencies 1. Identify the components of a marketing plan for a transport program. 2. Describe marketing activities that may be used by…
41. Stress and Stress Management
CHAPTER 41. Stress and Stress Management Debra A. Milliner Transport professionals face a number of situations that challenge both clinical skills and personal reserves. The result of these situations is…
18. Abdominal Trauma
CHAPTER 18. Abdominal Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran COMPETENCIES 1. Perform an organized and focused abdominal assessment. 2. Identify clinical indications of abdominal trauma. 3. Initiate critical interventions and provide appropriate…
19. Orthopedic Trauma
CHAPTER 19. Orthopedic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform an assessment of an injured extremity before and during transport. 2. Appropriately apply the immobilization device needed for patient transport….
