Caroline, Nancy L. Emergency care in the streets / [electronic resource] / Nancy L. Caroline.. — 4th ed.. — Boston : : Little, Brown,, c1991.. — xiii, 1005 p. : : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 977) and index.
Roles and responsibilities of the paramedic -- EMS systems -- Medicolegal and ethical issues -- Stress management -- Medical terminology -- The primary survey : overview -- The airway -- Breathing -- Circulation -- Overview of pharmacology -- Obtaining the medical history -- Physical assessment -- Medical reporting and record keeping -- Mechanisms of trauma -- Wounds and burns -- Injuries to the head, neck, and spine -- Chest injuries -- Injuries to the abdomen and genitourinary tract -- Fractures, dislocations, and sprains -- Multiple injuries : summary of advanced trauma life support -- The multicasualty incident -- Respiratory emergencies -- Cardiovascular emergencies -- Unconscious states -- Acute abdomen -- Anaphylaxis -- Poisons, drugs, and alcohol -- Communicable diseases -- Emergencies in the elderly -- Pediatric emergencies -- Heat exposure -- Cold exposure -- Radiation exposure -- Hazardous materials -- Obstetrics and emergency childbirth -- Neonatal care and transport -- Gynecologic emergencies -- Disturbances of behavior -- Communications and dispatching -- Rescue and extrication.
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