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This is a nontraditional workbook that can be used throughout the paramedic curriculum. Although it is tightly integrated with the main textbook, The Paramedic Companion goes beyond the simple “review and test” approach of most workbooks. Instead, it supports the student’s exploration of the art and science of prehospital medicine with creative 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, which 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.
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Table of Contents
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. Cardiology Section 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
Features
Skills--This section presents Step-by-Steps, illustrated instructions for performing key skills. Accompany skill sheets for these and additional skills are provided in the back of the book.
Ample vignettes and progressive case studies, followed by critical thinking questions (answers at the end of each chapter), effectively review basic concepts, encourage students to build on and apply new information, and require the learner integrate what he or she has been learning into real-world practice.
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) cases – These unique cases are designed to be challenging and open-ended--just like many EMS patients. The learner must work his or her way through the case, using not just the manual and textbook, but often other resources that must be found and researched. In the process, the student will learn about the process of learning itself.
The student DVD that accompanies the manual provides skills – Step-by-Steps in a PowerPoint format that show skills being correctly performed using QuickTime video. Text “bubbles” and arrows point to key aspects of skill performance.
Package Options
The Paramedic w/ Drug Reference Guide + The Paramedic Companion Worktext ISBN 0078181550
The Paramedic w/ Drug Reference Guide + The Paramedic Companion + Paramedic Review DVD/CD ISBN: 0078181828
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