Advanced Medical Life Support: A Practical Approach to Adult Medical EmergenciesBrady/Prentice Hall, 2003 - 515 pagina's "Advanced Medical Life Support "is "the "text on practical methods for adult emergency treatment. Designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage on-scene, adult medical emergencies, each chapter moves from assessment-based procedures to field diagnosis and management of treatable cause. Written by authors uniquely qualified to address the specific requirements of advanced-level EMS training, this is a complete and essential resource for seasoned EMS practitioners. Features:
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Components of the Medical Assessment | 4 |
Physiologically Stable or Unstable Criteria | 14 |
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT VENTILATION | 21 |
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