First Responder

The 7th Edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style. Features Include: Updated CPR and AED coverage. New appendix devoted to EMS response to terrorism. Updated art and photo program. New Student CD-ROM:packaged free with each text, containing chapter practice quizzes, case studies, videos, animations, interactive exercise, games, and more. Companion Website( www.prenhall.com/bergeron ): a free site that is tied chapter by chapter to the text; includes an online study guide that offers students immediate feedback along with anatomy and physiology labeling, a trauma photo gallery, an audio-glossary, and links to other EMS-related sites. A Syllabus Manager allows instructors to create online syllabi.THE FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM First Responder courses are designed to meet training needs in local communities. While all First Responder courses meet the same National Standard Curriculum objectives, jurisdictions may require that prerequisites be met before enrolling in the course. For the most part, emergency care procedures remain the same from EMS system to EMS system. However, many EMS programs may require completion of American Heart Association (AHA) CPR, or basic life support, before entering a First Responder program. While CPR guidelines are undergoing changes for the layperson, this textbook includes the most recent AHA guidelines for the emergency care provider, at the time of printing. AED procedures are also included in the CPR chapter. AED has become an important part of basic life support, and many public facilities are beginning to place them on the premises and train their personnel in their use. The content of the 7th edition is summarized below, with emphasis on "what's new" in each unit of this edition: UNIT I, PREPARATORY: CHAPTERS 1-5 The first unit sets a framework for all the units that follow by introducing essential concepts, information, and skills. The EMS system and the role of the First Responder within the system are introduced. Issues of First Responder safety, well-being, and legal and ethical issues are covered. So are basic anatomy and physiology and techniques of safe lifting and moving. What's New in the Preparatory Unit? In Chapter 1,Introduction to EMS Systems: "First Responder" is defined in relation to other rescue personnel who may be among the first on the scene of an emergency. List of patient-related duties has been expanded to include confidentiality and patient advocacy. Using an AED and working under direction of Incident Commander has been added to the list of First Responder skills. Appropriate barriers (masks and gloves) is now included in the list of DOT-recommended equipment. N-95 respirator has been added to the list of personal protective equipment. In Chapter 2,Legal and Ethical Issues: Difference between scope of care and standard of care is explained more fully. Documentation of refusal of care has been given more emphasis. "Vial of Life" is included as an example of a medical identification device. In Chapter 3,Well-Being of the First Responder: Information on stress has been folded into this chapter. It includes discussion of stressors, burnout, and long- and short-term stress. The term "critical incident stress management" has been added. In Chapter 4,The Human Body: Supine, prone, and lateral recumbent positions are now included in the discussion of terms. In Chapter 5,Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients: Full-body spinal immobilization devices and pedi-boards are included in , the list of equipment used to move patients. UNIT 2, AIRWAY MANAGEMENT: CHAPTER 6 There is only one chapter in Unit 2, but it may be considered the most important one in the text, because no patient will survive without an open airway. Basic airway management techniques are covered in detail. What's New in the Airway Management Unit? In Chapter 6,Airway Management: Discussion of barrier devices has been expanded. Section on mouth-to-barrier ventilation is now included. UNIT 3, PATIENT ASSESSMENT: CHAPTER 7 This unit explains and illustrates some of the most important skills of a First Responder. All the steps of the assessment and their application to different types of trauma and medical patients, plus the skills of measuring vital signs, taking a patient history, communication, and hand-off to EMTs are discussed. Wha"This classic text has successfully trained first Responder students for over 25 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, militray, civil, industrial, and emergency personal seeking First Responder training. The 7th Edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights ReservedThis classic text has successfully trained First Responder students for over 25 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel seeking clear and easy-to-read First Responder-level training. The 7th edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style. New to this Edition are updated CPR and AED coverage, a new chapter devoted to EMS response to terrorism, update art and photos, and a FREE CD-ROM and website. For fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel.