Prehospital Trauma Life Support - Instructor's Manual

NAEMT

Mosby

- Completely updated to match the updated content of the text.- Lecture outlines have lecture content and refer to slide numbers within the slide set.- Equipment lists and instructions for running the scenarios within a course are a given.- In

Instructors Manual Phtls, 5/E- Basic And Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support

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Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)revised reprint, is a unique, continuing education program that directly addresses trauma issues in the prehospital environment. Following the publication cycle of ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons, the PHTLS program is designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skill in delivering trauma care. This revised fifth edition of the PHTLS textbook is the required book for the PHTLS course, and is also ideal for use as the trauma component of a paramedic course or as a general reference book on trauma assessment and management. It combines both basic and advanced trauma concepts and skills in one definitive resource and now features an entirely new chapter on evidence-based guidelines for military medicine, developed by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. PLEASE NOTE: The Instructor's Manual and Slide Set are available for certified PHTLS Instructors ONLY. They are ordered through Mosby but customers must first obtain an "access code" from the National PHTLS office - (800) 94-PHTLS or (601) 924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on HOW TO BECOME A PHTLS INSTRUCTOR.<ul>
<li>PHTLS Course Features: Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, &amp; physicians; Proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and thus are used to support the profession; It improves the quality of care (Research is available); Can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; Promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.</li>
<li>PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.</li>
<li>The PHTLS textbook is the required book for official PHTLS courses. However, it can also be used outside of the course, adopted or purchased as a stand-alone textbook or reference book.</li>
<li>This one book covers both basic and advanced level training.</li>
<li>More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.</li>
<li>Airway, Thoracic and Spinal Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format.</li>
<li>Consistent approach! Each body region chapter features info on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management giving the reader a systematic way of looking at trauma.</li>
<li>Chapter pedagogy includes: objectives, opening case scenario and scenario conclusion at the end of chapter, summary, review questions.</li>
<li>Features a separate chapter on trauma care for the Military. NEW TO THE REVISED 5TH EDITION: <ul><li>UPDATED and EXPANDED chapter on Military Medicine to reflect the new evidence based guidelines for prehospital care in the tactical environment. This new content was developed in 2002 by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, comprised of trauma specialists, operational medical officers, and combat medical personnel. NEW TO THE 5TH EDITION: <ul>
<li>NEW! A Companion CD-ROM is now included with every book. Contains video clips of all different airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS. Also includes info to download onto a PDA (such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of 9's, Parkland Formula and Pediatric Vital Signs).</li>
<li>NEW! Chapter on Injury Prevention. Provides the reader with information on preventing injuries within their community.</li>
<li>NEW! Chapter on Triage, Transport and Trauma Systems. Provides the reader with a "pull it all together" concept of how to triage a trauma patient, how and when to transport a trauma patient and where to transport a trauma patient.</li>
<li>NEW! Chapter on the Golden Principles of Prehospital Trauma Care. Provides the reader with guidelines to put all the information together and critically think through every trauma patient.</li>
<li>NEW! Information on prolonged transportation.</li>
<li>NEW! References for every chapter and suggested reading lists. Providing evidence based prehospital trauma care.</li>
<li>NEW! Drug table for commonly used drugs for pharmacologically assisted intubation. Provides general guidelines of current accepted drug use for intubation.</li>
<li>NEW! Spinal Immobilization algorithm. Provides general guidelines for when spinal immobilization is appropriate for a trauma patient.</li>
<li>ALL NEW PHOTOS! An entirely new set of photographs for the skills portion of this text.</li>
<li>NEW! Face to Face Intubation is a procedure that provides advanced providers with an alternative method of intubating a trauma patient.</li>
<li>NEW SPINAL SKILLS! - 2 person technique for standing longboard application and 2-person rapid extrication.</li>
<li>Revised - Head Trauma chapter. Expanded coverage of the pathophysiology of secondary brain injury. Expanded coverage of the management of traumatic brain injury. Also now includes information on management of brain injury during prolonged transportation.</li>
<li>Revised: Shock chapter. Now provides information on the complications of shock, expanded coverage on the assessment and confounding factors that contribute to shock, specific guidelines for appropriate use of the Pneumatic Antishock Garment (PASG), and more.</li>
<li>Expanded! The Patient Assessment and Management chapter now includes expanded information on hemorrhage control and evaluating level of consciousness at the scene, pain management and assessing of domestic abuse.</li>
<li>Expanded! Chapter on trauma in the elderly. Expanded coverage on the systematic effects of aging, the common mechanisms of injury in the elderly and special considerations in the management of the elderly in an ABCDE approach.</li>
<li>COMPANION CD-ROM: Includes video presentations of more than 20 skills being performed in "real-time." These skills include: Airway Maneuvers, Dual Lumen Device insertion, Endotracheal Intubation (traditional, face-to-face, nasal), Helmet Removal techniques, Rapid Extrication (2 person and +2person), Standing Longboard Application (2 person and +2 person), and more!</li>
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Phtls: Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support Revised

Medical Books

Norman E. McSwain Jr.

Scott Frame

Allied Health Professions

Mosby, Inc.

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), 5th Edition, Military Version is a unique, continuing education program that directly addresses trauma issues in the prehospital environment. Following the publication cycle of ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons, the PHTLS program is designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skill in delivering trauma care. The PHTLS textbook is the required book for the PHTLS course, and is also ideal for use as the trauma component of a paramedic course or as a general reference book on trauma assessment and management. Based on Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), 5th Edition, this military version combines both basic and advanced trauma concepts and skills in one definitive resource and features an entirely new chapter on evidence-based guidelines for military medicine, developed by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.
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<li>A companion CD-ROM with video presentations of the airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS is now included with every book. It also contains information to download onto a PDA, such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of 9's, Parkland Formula, and Pediatric Vital Signs.</li>
<li>Content includes both basic and advanced training and has been updated to reflect the current ATLS guidelines - complete with extensive references and suggested readings.</li>
<li>A consistent approach for every body region makes the book easy to follow and includes content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.</li>
<li>Includes chapters on Injury Prevention; Golden Principles of Prehospital Trauma Care; and Triage, Transport, and Trauma Systems.</li>
<li>Golden Principles of Trauma Care chapter includes information on prolonged transportation and additional treatment for a trauma patient when transportation times are greater than normal.</li>
<li>Case Scenarios with end-of-chapter solutions and Review Questions are included for every chapter to promote critical thinking and assess knowledge.</li>
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<li>Airway, thoracic, and spinal skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format as Specific Skills.</li>
<li>The Airway Management and Ventilation chapter includes information on face-to-face intubation, an alternate method of intubating trauma patients. It also defines the difference between pharmacologically assisted intubation and rapid sequence intubation. Includes information on tools such as pulse oximetry and capnography. A difficult airway algorithm aids students in determining which airway adjuncts are appropriate and when they should be used.</li>
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<li>Includes new photographs geared specifically to the military.</li>
<li>Describes differences in procedures in a non-combat situation and those in a combat situation.</li>
<li>The Military Medicine chapter, written by the military, provides special trauma considerations and protocols. Military procedures are also found throughout the text, where applicable.</li>
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PHTLS: Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support (Military Ed)

A Mosby Title

As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support courses, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the definitive resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of prehospital trauma - with new chapters on burns, wilderness trauma, tactical considerations, weapons of mass destruction, triage and disaster management, and environmental trauma - the 6th edition is the ultimate trauma text for any prehospital care provider! The 6th edition is also ideal for use as the trauma component of an EMT or paramedic course or as a general reference tool on trauma assessment and management. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.
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<li>Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, &amp; physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; it improves the quality of care (research is available); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.</li>
<li>PHTLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.</li>
<li>A consistent approach for every body region makes the book easy to follow and includes content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.</li>
<li>Airway, Thoracic, and Spinal Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format.</li>
<li>Scenarios and Scenarios Solutions are provided for every chapter to promote critical thinking and allow "real-world" application of the chapter.</li>
<li>More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.</li>
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<li>More comprehensive, covering ALL aspects of prehospital trauma</li>
<li>More thoroughly referenced than ever with the most accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information available</li>
<li>Information on Prolonged/Extended Transport added to all applicable chapters</li>
<li>Chapter on Burns provides an in-depth view of how to treat burn trauma patients.</li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM (new format) shows full-screen video clips of all airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS. Skills are even subtitled in six languages! It also contains information - such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of Nines, Parkland Formula, and Pediatric Vital Signs - to download to your PDA.</li>
<li>Chapter on Triage and Disaster Management addresses the multiple casualty incident in detail, whether the incident is as small as 3-4 people to a disaster involving hundreds.</li>
<li>Chapter on Weapons of Mass Destruction explains how to correctly react at the scene of an incident involving biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive agents.</li>
<li>Chapter on Civilian Tactical EMS describes how prehospital providers can support police operations, promote crime scene awareness, and apply PHTLS concepts to civilian tactical settings.</li>
<li>Chapter on Wilderness Trauma Care describes treatment of trauma patients in wilderness situations, including information on extended transport times.</li>
<li>Two Environmental Trauma chapters offer more information on a wide variety of environmental emergency topics.</li>
<li>8 laminated quick reference cards with helpful information such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, spinal immobilization, and more-they can go anywhere for easy quick-reference.</li>
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Phtls: Prehospital Trauma Life Support

JEMs Pub. Co

As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support courses, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the definitive resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of military prehospital trauma with twelve new chapters, the Military Edition is the ultimate trauma text for the military! Tailored expressly for the military, this book contains nine military medicine chapters written by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care-the leading body that oversees trauma care. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.
<ul>
<li>Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, &amp; physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; it improves the quality of care (research is available); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.</li>
<li>PHTLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.</li>
<li>A consistent approach for every body region makes the book easy to follow and includes content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.</li>
<li>Airway, Thoracic, and Spinal Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format.</li>
<li>Scenarios and Scenarios Solutions are provided for every chapter to promote critical thinking and allow real-world application.</li>
<li>More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>More comprehensive, covering ALL aspects of prehospital trauma</li>
<li>More thoroughly referenced than ever with the most accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information available</li>
<li>Information on Prolonged/Extended Transport added to all applicable chapters.</li>
<li>Chapter on Burns provides an in-depth view of how to treat burn trauma patients.</li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM (new format) shows full-screen video clips of all airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS. Skills are even subtitled in six languages! It also contains information - such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of Nines, Parkland Formula, and Pediatric Vital Signs - to download to your PDA.</li>
<li>15 completely updated and revised chapters keep readers on the cutting-edge of trauma care.</li>
<li>Nine chapters specific to military medicine make this the ultimate military trauma text.</li>
<li> Two Environmental Trauma chapters offer more information on a wide variety of environmental emergency topics.</li>
<li>8 laminated quick reference cards with helpful information such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, spinal immobilization, and more for easy quick-reference.</li>
<li>A laminated, quick reference fold-out card covers CCC basic management plans.</li>
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Phtls Prehospital Trauma Life Support: Military Version

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PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support

American College Of Surgeons Committee On Trauma

Jones& Bartlett Learning

As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support course, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the comprehensive, internationally renowned resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Fully revised and updated, the seventh edition provides trauma treatment and guidelines that are proven to reduce morbidity and mortality. Tailored expressly for the military environment, the last 12 chapters of this book reflect the special considerations of the military. These unique chapters are written by the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Committee on Trauma, the leading body that oversees trauma care.

PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support: Military Edition

As the required textbook for NAEMT'S worldwide prehospital trauma life support course, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the comprehensive, internationally renowned resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Fully revised and updated, the seventh edition provides trauma treatment and guidelines that are proven to reduce morbidity and mortality.  Submit your application to become a Course Site today.

Prehospital Trauma Life Support

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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support course, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the comprehensive, internationally renowned resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Fully revised and updated, the 7th edition provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based trauma treatment and guidelines that are proven to reduce morbidity and mortality, and is also an ideal tool for studying EMT or paramedic skills and a helpful general reference on trauma assessment and management. The Instructor's Electronic Resource CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors only. It can be ordered through Elsevier/MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor. Elsevier is proud to announce Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Online Continuing Education, the latest addition to NAEMT's worldwide PHTLS educational content. PHTLS Online Continuing Education includes videos, animations, and interactive exercises, along with reading assignments that direct you to the related content in the PHTLS 7th Edition book. Plus, online feedback is provided for self-assessment questions in each module, allowing you to measure your comprehension. A post-test at the end of the final module will check your retention of the online content.  Visit at http://phtls.centrelearn.com to earn 8 hours of CECBEMS continuing education credit by successfully completing all modules of PHTLS Online Continuing Education. Please note: NO PHTLS CARD WILL BE ISSUED. PHTLS Hybrid courses are available only through the NAEMT. Visit the Education section of the NAEMT website www.naemt.org for more information.  This is a Pageburst digital textbook;Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTS, paramedics, nurses, and physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; helps you improve the quality of care (based on available research); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. PHTLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.   Comprehensive, evidenced-based coverage incorporates the latest research across all aspects of prehospital trauma in one convenient resource.   Heavily illustrated presentation guides you step-by-step through essential airway, thoracic, and spinal skills.   Each chapter details important prolonged transportation guidelines.  Includes more information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.   A consistent approach for every body system helps you easily reference key content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.   Chapter Objectives and closing Summaries break down must-know information for each chapter.   Two Environmental Trauma chapters provide response protocols for a wide variety of environmental emergencies.  Wilderness Trauma Care chapter helps you confidently treat trauma patients in wilderness situations and includes information on extended transport times.  Civilian Tactical EMS chapter details steps you can take to support police operations, promote crime scene awareness, and apply PHTLS concepts to civilian tactical settings. Burns chapter guides you through the treatment of burn trauma patients. More than 30 video demonstrations on the companion DVD provide step-by-step procedural guidance for key skills, including 4 brand-new skills for King Airway, Sitting Immobilization (Vest Type), Cervical Collar Sizing and Application, and Needle Cricothyrotomy. Extensively updated photos clarify key concepts and techniques.   New Art and Science of Medicine chapter helps you build the critical thinking skills to determine the best way to manage trauma patients based on each individual situation and condition.   Expanded chapter on Explosives and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction outlines essential steps for responding to accidents involving biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive agents.  Updated Disaster Management chapter details the latest management techniques and protocols.  All-new Scenarios and Scenario Solutions in each chapter challenge you to apply treatment concepts to realistic situations you may encounter in the field.  Enhanced organization reflects the most up-to-date research and mirrors the content and presentation of the American College of Surgeons' Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 8th Edition course.Updated Companion DVD includes 9 new narrations and 20 fully re-shot demonstrations and subtitles are available in eight languages (Danish, Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and Chinese (Mandarin).

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