Emergency medical responder : first on the scene / Christopher Le Baudour, J. David Bergeron

Introduction to EMS systems -- Legal and ethical principles of emergency care -- Wellness and safety of the emergency medical responder -- Introduction to medical terminology, human anatomy, and lifespan -- Introduction to pathophysiology -- Principles of lifting, moving, and positioning of patients -- Principles of effective communication -- Principles of proper documentation -- Principles of airway management and ventilation -- Principles of oxygen therapy -- Principles of resuscitation -- Obtaining a medical history and vital signs -- Principles of patient assessment -- Caring for cardiac emergencies -- Caring for respiratory emergencies -- Caring for common medical emergencies -- Caring for environmental emergencies -- Caring for soft-tissue injuries and bleeding -- Recognition and care of shock -- Caring for muscle and bone injuries -- Caring for head and spine injuries -- Caring for chest and abdominal emergencies -- Care during pregnancy and childbirth -- Caring for infants and children -- Special considerations for the geriatric patient -- Introduction to EMS operations and hazardous response -- Introduction to multiple-casualty incidents, the incident command system, and triage.

Includes bibliographical references and index.