13. Technology in Transport
CHAPTER 13. Technology in Transport Wesley Chasteen, and Scott R. Singel Competencies 1. Identify the use of new technologies in both air and ground communication systems. 2. Describe some of…
25. Abdominal Emergencies
CHAPTER 25. Abdominal Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient with an abdominal emergency. 2. Initiate the critical interventions for the management of an…
28. Heat-Related Emergencies
CHAPTER 28. Heat-Related Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify risk factors that contribute to heat-related illnesses. 2. Identify the different types of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke….
22. Cardiovascular Emergencies
CHAPTER 22. Cardiovascular Emergencies Christopher Manacci and Stephanie L. Steiner Competencies 1. Perform a detailed cardiovascular assessment before, during, and after transport. 2. Recognize potential for lethal events, and institute…
26. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
CHAPTER 26. Infectious and Communicable Diseases Russell D. MacDonald Transport personnel routinely encounter patients with infectious disease or suspected infectious disease. This encounter may be in the form of a…
6. Extrication and Scene Management
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…
7. Disaster Management
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…
8. Communications
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….
2. Preparation for Practice
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…
4. Members of the Transport Team
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…
