Lt. Eric Dickinson, NRAEMT

As a law enforcement officer tactics are one key element of survival on the street. Knowing how to respond quickly and appropriately in a medical crisis is another!

In this important field guide, experience law enforcement officer and Emergency Medical Service professional Eric M. Dickinson shares immediate-action insights for dealing with a variety of serious medical issues in an understanding, practical fashion.

Among the scores of medical topics covered are:

• Gunshot wounds
• Blast injuries
• Vehicle crash injuries
• Lacerations
• Bleeding control techniques
• Cardiac emergencies
• Mass casualty incidents
• Triage
• Downed officer rescue
• Sucking chest wounds
• Emergency childbirth
• Amputations
• Calming techniques
• Burns
• Blood sugar crisis
• Spinal injuries
• Tourniquet usage
• Preventing shock

Also includes discussion of tactics and hierarchy of considerations and action when forces to work in an immediately threatening environment and a CD containing quick references and aids.