First Responder, 8th ed., J. David Bergeron, Gloria Bizjak, Chris Le Baudour, Keith Wesley, 2008, Brady/Prentice Hall

This classic book has successfully trained First Responder students for over 28 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 8th 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

  • Learning Tasks at the beginning of each chapter summarize important knowledge and skills
  • Key concepts and learning points are called out by the designation FIRST at the start of information
  • Key terms are boldfaced and defined in text; for quick review presented in a margin glossary; compiled in an end-of-text Glossary
  • Photo Scans present step-by step illustration of skills
  • Chapter Review presents a detailed Summary; Remember and Consider and Investigate

    New Features

  • First on Scene: Scenarios challenge the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to consider their roles and responsibilities and patient care priorities. Appear at the start of each chapter and continue to be referenced throughout the chapter as specific content applies.
  • Is it Safe?: Emphasizes specific safety considerations for the EMR.
  • Geriatric Focus: Highlights unique experiences and considerations when dealing with this special population.
  • Text/objective correlations: Margin references appear as close as possible to specific content being addressed.
  • Quick Quiz: At the end of every chapter, includes multiple-choice questions that directly tie to DOT objectives and Additional Learning Tasks.

    Table Of Contents:

    * MODULE 1 PREPATORY

  • 1 Introduction to EMS Systems
  • 2 Legal and Ethical Issues
  • 3 Well-Being of the First Responder
  • 4 The Human Body
  • 5 Lifting, Moving and Positioning Patients

    * MODULE 2 AIRWAY

  • 6 Airway Management

    * MODULE 3 PATIENT ASSESSMENT

  • 7 Assessment of the Patient

    * MODULE 4 CIRCULATION

  • 8 Resuscitation and the use of the AED

    * MODULE 5 ILLNESS AND INJURY

  • 9 Caring for Medical Emergencies
  • 10 Caring for Soft Tissue Injuries, Bleeding and Shock
  • 11 Caring for Muscle and Bone Injuries
  • 12 Caring for the Geriatric Patient

    * MODULE 6 CHILDBIRTH AND CHILDREN

  • 13 Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • 14 Caring for Infants and Children

    * MODULE 7 EMS OPERATIONS

  • 15 EMS Operations
  • 16 Multiple-Casualty Incidents, Triage, and the Incident Management System

    * APPENDICES

  • Emergency Care Situations
  • A1 Determining Your Patient’s Blood Pressure
  • A2 Breathing Aids and Oxygen Therapy
  • A3 Pharmacology
  • A4 Air Medical Transport Operations
  • A5 Homeland Security and EMS Response to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
  • A6 Swimming and Diving Incidents
  • Student Learning Skill Sheets

    8 1/2" x 11", 656 pages, color illus. and photos, softcover, ISBN: 978-0-13-614059-7, BF9020 / $70.67

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