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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1: PREPARATORY 1. Introduction to EMS Systems 2. EMR Safety and Wellness 3. Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues 4. Medical Terminology 5. Anatomy and Physiology 6. Lifespan Development Section Review SECTION 2: AIRWAY AND CARDIAC RESUSCITATION 7. Airway 8. Cardiac Resuscitation and Defibrillation Section Review SECTION 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT 9. Patient Assessment: Scene Size-up 10. Patient Assessment: The Primary Assessment 11. Patient Assessment: History and Vital Signs 12. Patient Assessment: Secondary Assessment 13. Communication and Documentation Section Review SECTION 4: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 14. Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies 15. Altered Mental Status 16. Medical Emergencies Section Review SECTION 5: TRAUMA 17. Overview of Trauma and Trauma Systems 18. Bleeding and Shock 19. Chest and Abdominal Emergencies 20. Soft Tissue Injuries 21. Injuries to the Head and Spine 22. Musculoskeletal Injuries 23. Environmental Emergencies Section Review SECTION 6: SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS 24. Obstetrics and Neonatal Care 25. Pediatric Emergencies 26. Geriatric Patients 27. Special Populations and Situations Section Review SECTION 7: OPERATIONS 28. Operations 29. Incident Management 30. Special Operations 31. Terrorism and Natural Disasters Section Review Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Answer Key Index
