The Paramedic Companion Updated Edition

New Updated Edition! The Paramedic Companion: A Case-based Worktext is a nontraditional workbook that can be used throughout the paramedic curriculum and is tightly integrated with the main textbook. The Paramedic Companion goes beyond the simple "review and test" approach of most workbooks. Instead, it supports your exploration of the art and science of prehospital medicine by providing a rich palette of learning tools, images, and even video to better explain concepts and techniques. The Paramedic Companion speaks clearly and directly to the paramedic student. The material in each chapter revolves around "Need To Know" content, based on the DOT objectives, that the authors of both the Textbook and Worktext felt was absolutely necessary for the paramedic student to master before moving on to the next section or chapter. All features in the Manual were designed to ensure that learners can successfully master these key content areas. Book Preview Site

Part I – Foundations of Paramedicine

1. The EMS Profession

2. The Well-Being of the Paramedic

3. Professional Ethics

4. Legal Issues

Problem-based Learning Case #1: The Partner Quandary

5. Clinical Decision-Making

6. Medical Terminology

7. Anatomy Overview

8. Physiology Overview

Part II – Foundations of Communication, Assessment, and Critical Care

9. Safety and Scene Size-Up

10. Therapeutic Communications and History Taking

11. The Normal Physical Examination

12. Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation

13. Shock Overview

14. Patient Assessment

Problem-based Learning Case #2: The Interfacility Transfer

15. Pharmacology

16. Medication Administration and IV

17. Documentation and Communication

Part III – Trauma

18. Mechanism of Injury

19. Hemorrhage and Hemorrhagic Shock

20. Head, Face, and Neck Trauma

21. Thoracic Trauma

22. Abdominal Trauma

23. Spinal Trauma

Problem-based Learning Case #3: An Awful Crash

24. Skeletal Trauma

25. Soft Tissue and Muscle Trauma

26. Burn Trauma

Problem-based Learning Case #4: A Tragic Fall

27. Trauma Patients and Trauma Systems

Part IV – Medical Issues

28. Pulmonary

29. CardiologySection I: Physiology and ECG Interpretation Section II: Cardiovascular Diseases

30. Neurology

31. Endocrine, Electrolytes, and Acid/Base

32. Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Problem-based Learning Case #5: Happy New Year

33. Infectious and Communicable Diseases

34. Gastroenterology

35. Toxicology

36. Urology

37. Hematology

38. Environmental Conditions

39. Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat

40. Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders

Problem-based Learning Case #6: Come Out Swinging

41. Obstetrics and Gynecology

Part V – Special Populations

42. Neonatology

43. Pediatric Patients

44. Geriatric Patients

45. The Abused and Neglected

46. Patients with Special Challenges

Problem-based Learning Case #7: Bravery Comes in All Forms

47. Patients with Chronic Illnesses

48. Patients from Diverse Cultures

Problem-based Learning Case #8: Life Begins

Part VI – Operations

49. Ambulance Operations

50. Medical Incident Command

51. Rescue Awareness

52. Teamwork and Operational Interface

53. Hazardous Materials Incidents

54. Special Events and Mass Gatherings

55. Responding to WMD Events

Appendices

Appendix A: Skill Sheets

Credits

Index

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