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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
ISBN-100763765813
ISBN-139780763765811
eBay Product ID (ePID)70882324
Product Key Features
Number of Pages370 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePrinciples of Als Care
Publication Year2009
SubjectNeurology, Emergency Medicine, Terminal Care, Nursing / Palliative Care
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Aaos), Nicholle Brock
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight30.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2009-014469
Dewey Edition22
eBook FormatUnspecified
Dewey Decimal616.02/5
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
Table Of ContentSection1 Preparatory Chapter1 The Cellular Environment Chapter2 Assessment and Documentation Chapter3 Pharmacology Section2 Trauma Chapter4 Trauma Chapter5 Bleeding and Shock Chapter6 Burns Section3 Medical Emergencies Chapter7 Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies Chapter8 Cardiovascular Emergencies Chapter9 Neurologic Emergencies Chapter10 Endocrine Emergencies Chapter11 Medical Emergencies Chapter12 Gastrointestinal Emergencies Chapter13 Toxicology: Poisoning and Substance Abuse Chapter14 Hematology and the Immune System Chapter15 Environmental Emergencies Chapter16 Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Section4 Special Populations Chapter17 Pediatric Emergencies Chapter18 Geriatric Considerations
SynopsisPrinciples of ALS Care provides a succinct and comprehensive review of essentials concepts in ALS assessment and treatment. The text crystallizes key information across the range of advanced-level topics, including the cellular environment, bleeding and shock, airway management and respiratory emergencies, pharmacology, toxicology, medical emergencies, trauma, and pediatric and geriatric considerations. Presented in clear and concise format, this text will prove invaluable to students and field providers alike. Designed specifically for advanced providers, Principles of ALS Care can be used as: A supplement to initial training, to reinforce assessment and treatment information that students have learned in class A study guide to help students prepare for state or national exams A comprehensive field reference An adjunct to refresher training, Key features of the text: The relevant pathophysiology of common illnesses and injuries Lists key signs and symptoms to evaluate for common treatment modalities and appropriate assessments and exams Detailed tables Concise writing style Bulleted li