CHAPTER 6. Extrication and Scene Management Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform an initial scene evaluation to identify safety hazards. 2. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. 3. Ensure that…
CHAPTER 7. Disaster Management Catherine Janson Hesse Competencies 1. Define a disaster and what constitutes disaster planning and disaster management. 2. Describe natural and manmade disasters and potential medical crew…
CHAPTER 8. Communications Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Demonstrate knowledge about communications systems and their use in patient transport. 2. Apply appropriate communication skills before, during, and after transport. 3….
CHAPTER 2. Preparation for Practice Reneé Semonin Holleran and Sally Houlston Critical care patient transport requires skilled and experienced personnel to meet the needs of complex cases in a challenging…
CHAPTER 4. Members of the Transport Team Reneé Semonin Holleran, Frank Thomas, Jonathan D. Gryniuk and Debbie K. Martin With the advent of advanced treatment methods and the delineation of…
CHAPTER 3. Certification Reneé Semonin Holleran Certification is defined by the American Board of Nursing Specialties as the formal recognition of specialized knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by achievement of…
Be Alert for Lupus Flares Anthony D. Slonim MD, DrPH Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies and the deposition of immune complexes. The disease…
Know the Difference Between mmHg and cm H2O Anthony D. Slonim MD, DrPH Pressure is defined as the force per unit area. It can be applied either to a solid…
Be Concerned About Chest Pain Even if it is Found to be Noncardiac in Nature Laith Altaweel MD Chest pain in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a common and…
Cardiovert Unstable Tachycardias (Both Narrow and Wide Complex) Laith Altaweel MD The assessment of a patient with a tachycardia requires a systematic approach. First, the physician must determine whether the…
