CHAPTER 21. Neurologic Emergencies Katherine Logee Competencies 1. Describe neurologic pathophysiology in terms of pressure-volume relationships and the components of the cerebral vault. 2. Perform a focused neurologic examination. 3….
CHAPTER 10. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport Reneé Semonin Holleran and Denise M. Treadwell COMPETENCIES 1. Obtain initial, focused, and comprehensive subjective and objective data through history taking, physical…
CHAPTER 17. Thoracic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify clinical indications of thoracic injuries. 2. Recognize signs and symptoms of life-threatening thoracic injuries. 3. Perform appropriate critical interventions to…
CHAPTER 5. Transport Physiology Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify and describe the gas laws that are pertinent to the transport environment. 2. Provide appropriate interventions to prevent the adverse…
CHAPTER 32. Care and Transport of the Neonate Christine Tijerina Competencies 1. Perform an initial assessment of the neonatal patient. 2. Perform the necessary interventions to maintain the neonate’s airway,…
CHAPTER 29. Diving Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran COMPETENCIES 1. Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient, including subjective and objective data on the diving emergency. 2. Anticipate and plan for…
CHAPTER 27. Cold-Related Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Describe thermoregulation and mechanisms of heat loss. 2. Define mild, moderation, and severe hypothermia. 3. Identify methods to prevent heat loss…
CHAPTER 30. Toxicologic Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify the common sources of poisoning. 2. Describe the care of the poisoned patient during transport. 3. Name three antidotes for…
CHAPTER 37. Ethical Issues Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify ethical issues related to patient transport. 2. Describe a framework for ethical decision making. 3. Participate in the development and…
CHAPTER 38. The Family and Transport Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform a focused assessment of the needs of families before, during, and after transport. 2. Identify the advantages and…
