Principles of EMS Systems

by American College of Emergency Physicians

2006 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Principles of EMS Systems, Third Edition provides EMS personnel with an overview of the organization and operation of an EMS system, both on a daily basis and in response to large-scale events, including terrorist and weapons of mass destruction incidents. This book explores the role the medical director plays in EMS and discusses the importance of medical oversight and accountability. By focusing on the collaborative interaction of EMS, police, and fire professionals, along with emergency physicians, emergency departments, and hospitals, this resource provides a framework for how these different groups must work together to ensure the emergency medicine/health care safety net does not fail when it is needed the most.

AED

by Benjamin Gulli, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2004 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

This Fourth Edition is designed to facilitate the efficient training, testing, and retesting in the use of AEDs.

Health Care Provider CPR

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, AAOS

2007 · Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Healthcare Provider CPR provides individuals who have a job-related duty to respond to emergencies with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. These skills include: performing two-rescuer CPR and techniques for special rescue situations; using resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims; and proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Bloodborne Pathogens

by Karen Carruthers, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2005 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus, as well as tuberculosis. This book was created for students and empoyees who have potential for occupational exposure.

Bloodborne Pathogens

by Jeffrey Lindsey, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2008 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Over Five Million Workers In Health Care Related Fields Are At Risk Of Exposure To Bloodborne Pathogens, Such As The HIV Virus And Hepatitis B Virus. Designed To Meet The Current OSHA Training Requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens Was Created For Students And Employees Who Have Potential For Occupational Exposure To Blood Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials, And Even Has Supplemental Information On Airborne Pathogens Such As Tuberculosis. The Fifth Edition Has Been Completely Revised And Updated To Comply With The 2005 Guidelines For Cardiovascular Resuscitation (CPR) And Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).