Precautions on Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases.

I. PREPARATORY INFORMATION.

1. Foundations of the EMT-Intermediate.
2. Overview of Human Systems.
3. Emergency Pharmacology.
4. Venous Access and Medication Administration.
5. Airway Management and Ventilation.

II. PATIENT ASSESSMENT.

6. History Taking.
7. Techniques of Physical Examination.
8. Patient Assessment in the Field.
9. Clinical Decision Making.
10. Communications.
11. Documentation.

III. TRAUMA EMERGENCIES.

12. Trauma and Trauma Systems.
13. Blunt Trauma.
14. Penetrating Trauma.
15. Hemorrhage and Shock.
16. Burns.
17. Thoracic Trauma.
18. Trauma Management Skills.

IV. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

19. Respiratory Emergencies.
20. Cardiovascular Emergencies.
21. Diabetic Emergencies.
22. Allergic Reactions.
23. Poisonings/Overdose Emergencies.
24. Neurological Emergencies.
25. Non-Traumatic Abdominal Emergencies.
26. Environmental Emergencies.
27. Behavioral Emergencies.
28. Gynecological Emergencies.

V. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.

29. Obstetrical Emergencies.
30. Neonatal Resuscitation.
31. Pediatric Emergencies.
32. Geriatric Emergencies.
33. Assessment-Based Management.
34. Responding to Terrorist Acts.
Glossary.
Index.

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