Tactical Casualty Care for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders: (TCC-LEFR) This one-day (8 hour) course teaches public safety responders (police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other first responders) the basic medical care interventions that will help save an injured responder's or victim's life until EMS personnel can safely enter a tactical scene. The approach is divided into 3 phases, depending upon the tactical situation. The course combines ...

There are a wide variety of medical emergencies that occur every day. These problems range from simple allergic reactions to life-threatening situations such as chest pain, cardiac arrest, choking, and opiate overdose. There are several things a nearby person can do to help the person suffering from such an emergency.

By learning how to stop external bleeding, it is possible to help save a life, even your own. The Essentials of Bleeding Control course and book provide the necessary information and skills to respond to a bleeding emergency.

This textbook serves as a student course guide for the TCC-LEFR course and also a stand-alone textbook covering the principles of trauma care needed to save a life in the first moments following a traumatic event.

This textbook serves as a student course guide for the TCC-LEFR course and also a stand-alone textbook covering the principles of trauma care needed to save a life in the first moments following a traumatic event.This is the Portuguese version of our TCCC-LEFR text

Using an innovative question and answer format, PreHospital Medicine: Principals, Pearls and Pitfalls provides the reader with updated information about PreHospital Medicine. This book covers the gamut of topics that will be encountered in the field setting. Anyone involved in Emergency Mecical Services, in any capacity, will enjoy reading these pages.

This Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor manual teaches both single-rescuer and rescue teams basic life support skills for application in both pre-hospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR. Our educational training material is created and maintained by practicing physicians, adhering to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines. These BLS first-aid course techniques are based on the latest 2020-2025 ILCOR Standards and Guidelines,...

Unlock a comprehensive understanding of the cardiovascular system with this essential Q&A guide designed for students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in human biology. This book provides clear, concise answers to over 100 fundamental questions about the cardiovascular system, helping readers grasp key concepts quickly and effectively.Key Features:In-Depth Q&A Format: Each chapter is organized into question and answer sections that make complex topics easily dige...

Peterson's Master the EMT-Basic Certification Exam will prepare you for a career answering calls for help and dedicated to saving lives. You'll learn what it takes to start and maintain a career in the emergency medical services, prepare a proper resume, interview properly, and understand the examination process.

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). A characteristic chest pain is often present.The causes of pericarditis are varied, including viral infections of the pericardium, idiopathic causes, uremic pericarditis, bacterial infections of the pericardium (e.g., Mycobacterium tuberculosis), post-infarct pericarditis (pericarditis due to heart attack; within 24-hours or if weeks-months after: Dressler's syndrome's).Pericarditis ...

Best-selling nursing tool with millions in print, used by nurses and nursing students for over 30 years. This guide has inspired many copy-cats but this is the original. This 6 page laminated quick reference covers the need to know whether you are studying, prepping for tests, or already a working nurse. Just the facts and answers provided succinctly and in bulleted format, in tables, diagrams, photos, and illustrations at your fingertips in color coded sections to find what you need and t...

Heart is one of the most iconic organs in our body. It is the hardest working muscle. It powers the entire circulatory system—constantly transporting oxygen, nutrients, waste, heat, hormones and immune cells throughout the body. For most of history, humans had no idea what purpose the heart served. Although everyone could feel their own heart beating, it wasn’t always clear what each thump was achieving. Now we know that the heart pumps blood, but that fact wasn’t always obvious because if...