Ill or injured children present unique situations for EMS providers. Emergency Care for Children is a comprehensive text designed to increase the paramedic's knowledge and skills in caring for this special patient population. The objectives of the 1998 Paramedic National Standard Curriculum are met and expanded upon. Emergency treatment and out-of-hospital issues related to neonates, infants, and children through adolescence are covered in extensive detail. This text emphasizes family-centered care and the importance of the EMT-caregiver interaction. .
Benefits/Features:
* "Exploring the Web" directs users to Web sites for additional and updated information
* Index of phone numbers and addresses of national organizations
* Reinforces the same concepts EMTs receive in their initial education programs
* Strong emphasis on children with special needs and their families.
* Includes skills review, guide to common medications and guidelines for disability awareness
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