Tactical Medicine Essentials

2010-10-20 Medical

Author : American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),
Release : 2010-10-20
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 556/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tactical Medicine Essentials written by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),. This book was released on 2010-10-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical support for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units is different from civilian EMS in many ways. A tactical medical provider (TMP) is charged with providing life-saving care to downed SWAT officers and taking measures to defend against criminal suspects. Mastery of these skills requires extensive, specialized tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) training and experience in the tactical environment. Designed for EMS and medical professionals of all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials provides the foundation needed to create world-class TMPs. Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Tactical Emergency Medicine

2008 Medical

Author : Richard B. Schwartz
Release : 2008
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 324/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tactical Emergency Medicine written by Richard B. Schwartz. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief, practical text covers all aspects of tactical emergency medicine—the practice of emergency medicine in the field, rather than at the hospital, during disasters, police or military conflicts, mass events, and community incidents. Key topics covered include hostage survival, insertion and extraction techniques, continuum of force, medical support, planning and triage, medical evaluation in the incident zone, care in custody, medical control of incident site, decontamination, community communication, and more. Boxed definitions, case scenarios, and treatment algorithms are included. The concluding chapter presents "real world" scenarios to run tactical teams through and lists recommended training programs and continuing education.

Tactical Medicine Essentials

2020-07-15 Medical

Author : John E. Campbell
Release : 2020-07-15
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 296/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tactical Medicine Essentials written by John E. Campbell. This book was released on 2020-07-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for EMS and medical professionals at all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials, Second Edition provides the foundation needed to become a world-class tactical medical provider (TMP). Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. The Second Edition thoroughly prepares medical professionals to safely accompany a SWAT unit into the tactical environment. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content for the Tactical Environment The rapidly changing tactical environment requires specialized rapid assessment techniques. The tactical patient assessment process is presented in a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand how to rapidly apply this specialized process to the patient in the tactical environment. Each traumatic injury chapter further reinforces the tactical patient assessment process by highlighting the unique aspects of each traumatic injury. A new chapter about active assailant mass casualty incidents has been added. Law enforcement education topics for TMPs are compiled in a new appendix. Dynamic Features These features allow EMS and medical professionals to take the extra step toward becoming outstanding TMPs: • At the Scene Advice from experienced TMPs on how to excel during a mission • Safety Information on how to remain safe in the tactical environment, even under the threat of violence • Medical Gear Tips on the best equipment to pack and utilize in the tactical environment • Detailed Step-by-Step Skill Reviews A thorough discussion of how to perform lifesaving skills in the high-intensity tactical environment

Tactical Emergency Medical Support

2003 Emergency medical services

Author :
Release : 2003
Genre : Emergency medical services
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Emergency Medical Services

2021-08-12 Medical

Author : Jane H. Brice
Release : 2021-08-12
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 26X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Emergency Medical Services written by Jane H. Brice. This book was released on 2021-08-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two-volume Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight delivers a thorough foundation upon which to succeed as an EMS medical director and prepare for the NAEMSP National EMS Medical Directors Course and Practicum. Focusing on EMS in the 'real world', the book offers specific management tools that will be useful in the reader's own local EMS system and provides contextual understanding of how EMS functions within the broader emergency care system at a state, local, and national level. The two volumes offer the core knowledge trainees will need to successfully complete their training and begin their career as EMS physicians, regardless of the EMS systems in use in their areas. A companion website rounds out the book's offerings with audio and video clips of EMS best practice in action. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the history of EMS An exploration of EMS airway management, including procedures and challenges, as well as how to manage ventilation, oxygenation, and breathing in patients, including cases of respiratory distress Practical discussions of medical problems, including the challenges posed by the undifferentiated patient, altered mental status, cardiac arrest and dysrhythmias, seizures, stroke, and allergic reactions An examination of EMS systems, structure, and leadership

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