Publisher's Synopsis
Patient assessment is the cornerstone of prehospital patient care. This course takes an in-depth look at the patient assessment process and encompasses all the areas outlined in the new EMS Education Standards, including:
Primary Assessment
History Taking
Secondary Assessment, including techniques of physical examination for all major body systems and anatomical regions
Monitoring Devices, such as ECG, 12-lead, capnography, and blood chemistry
Reassessment
An ideal companion text to Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets.
