Prehospital Trauma Life Support for First Responders (PHTLS-FR) from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the perfect course for emergency medical responders (EMR), firefighters, rescue personnel, and law enforcement officers. This course trains first responders to provide the most effective trauma treatment before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive on the scene. The PHTLS-FR course manual is the only approved student resource for the PHTLS-FR course and delivers concise, comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines obtained from the internationally renowned course for EMS practitioners, Prehospital Trauma Life Support . In the field, seconds count. PHTLS-FR teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life-threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing any delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. Developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ASC-COT), PHTLS-FR reflects current, evidence-based knowledge and practice, and promotes critical-thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. Dynamic Learning Solutions The PHTLS-FR course manual reinforces and clarifies key concepts from the PHTLS-FR course, featuring an engaging, interactive design. The course manual is written so you feel like you are participating in a conversation, versus listening to a lecture. The course manual includes the following key features: Chapter Objectives and closing Summaries-Reinforce must-know information in a condensed format for easy understanding. Progressive Case Studies - Monitor a patient from dispatch to assessment to management to transport and determine how you would treat a similar case in the field. Critical-Thinking Questions - Apply the knowledge presented in the lesson and strengthen your patient management skills. Study Questions - Prepare for success on the course's post-test by reinforcing the lesson's main concepts through case-based questions.

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. The 2nd edition of IAFN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A (R)/SANE-P (R)) Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (CFNC) exam for either the adult and adolescent (SANE-A (R)) or the pediatric and adolescent patient (SANE-P (R)) population. This comprehensive study aid has been updated to include the latest STI treatment guidelines and improve gender inclusivity. Chapters address the different considerations for working with prepubescent, adolescent, adult, and elder assault and abuse victims. Case studies, key points, nursing pearls, photographs, illustrations, and tables are included throughout. Each chapter covers information required to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. The book also provides ANCC-accredited continuing education hours through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) which can be applied toward recertification. With more than 350 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and a convenient print + digital package, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. Key Features Reflects the latest CFNC exam blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam Updated to cover the latest STI treatment guidelines and increase gender inclusivity Presents case studies, nursing pearls, key points, and supporting photos and illustrations Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee Includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Offers continuing education contact hours; see inside for details!

Practice, practice, and more practice! This full-color workbook walks you step by step through every aspect of ECG interpretation to develop the pattern recognition skills you need to read ECGs with confidence. 550 full-size, real-life ECG strips, a wealth of exercises, and practice tests help to ensure that you can recognize the subtle findings that distinguish one arrhythmia from another and provide the appropriate care in common clinical or emergency situations. See what reviewers are saying online about the previous edition: Amazing Resource! "I really benefited from all the pages of practice problems." - Amazon Reviewer Five Stars."Great book with clear explanations." - Amazon Reviewer

The ultimate portable reference for the busy emergency physician or internist! Updated to keep pace with changes in the field, the sixth edition of Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook is designed as the go-to portable reference for busy emergency physicians and internists. This concise, easy-to-navigate pocket guide is packed with essential lists, figures, and tables providing instant reminders of difficult-to-remember yet vitally important clinical information. The Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook, Sixth Edition is meticulously referenced and provides expert commentary on current academic controversies within the field. Convenient reference sections include dysrhythmia protocols, emergency drug infusions, antibiotic therapy, rapid-sequence intubation, toxicology, trauma care, burn care, and much more.