16. Neurologic Trauma
CHAPTER 16. Neurologic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran and Katherine Logee Competencies 1. Perform a neurologic assessment. 2. Provide critical interventions for the patient with neurologic trauma to achieve maximal potential…
39. Marketing the Transport Program
CHAPTER 39. Marketing the Transport Program Kevin High Competencies 1. Identify the components of a marketing plan for a transport program. 2. Describe marketing activities that may be used by…
41. Stress and Stress Management
CHAPTER 41. Stress and Stress Management Debra A. Milliner Transport professionals face a number of situations that challenge both clinical skills and personal reserves. The result of these situations is…
18. Abdominal Trauma
CHAPTER 18. Abdominal Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran COMPETENCIES 1. Perform an organized and focused abdominal assessment. 2. Identify clinical indications of abdominal trauma. 3. Initiate critical interventions and provide appropriate…
19. Orthopedic Trauma
CHAPTER 19. Orthopedic Trauma Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform an assessment of an injured extremity before and during transport. 2. Appropriately apply the immobilization device needed for patient transport….
1. History of Patient Transport
CHAPTER 1. History of Patient Transport Jill Johnson and Reneé Semonin Holleran PATIENT TRANSPORT BY AMBULANCE The history of patient transport begins before the invention of the wheel, when patients…
40. Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport
CHAPTER 40. Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport Eileen Frazer Accreditation means to give authority or reputation; to trust; to accept as valid or credible. Most medical professionals are…
36. Legal Issues
CHAPTER 36. Legal Issues Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify the elements of malpractice. 2. Describe the impact of the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, the Emergency Medical and Active Labor…
35. Evidence-Based Practice, Research, and Quality Management
CHAPTER 35. Evidence-Based Practice, Research, and Quality Management Cheryl Erler and Reneé Semonin Holleran EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE Worldwide attention has been focused on the need for healthcare providers to be accountable…
12. Mechanical Ventilation
CHAPTER 12. Mechanical Ventilation Carol Rhoades and Rose Linsler The indications for endotracheal intubation are varied (Box 12-1). Once the airway is secured, the transport team must decide which method…
