First Responder, 8th Edition

Features

Hallmark Features

Learning Tasks at the beginning of each chapter summarize important knowledge and skills

Key concepts and learning points are called out by the designation FIRST at the start of information

Key terms are boldfaced and defined in text; for quick review presented in a margin glossary; compiled in an end-of-text Glossary

Photo Scans present step-by step illustration of skills

Chapter Review presents a detailed Summary;  Remember and Consider and Investigate

New Features

First on Scene — New! Scenarios challenge the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to consider their roles and responsibilities and patient care priorities. Appear at the start of each chapter and continue to be referenced throughout the chapter as specific content applies.

Is it Safe? — New! Emphasizes specific safety considerations for the EMR.

Geriatric Focus — New! Highlights unique experiences and considerations when dealing with this special population. 

Text/objective correlations — New! Margin references appear as close as possible to specific content being addressed.

Quick Quiz — New! At the end of every chapter, includes multiple-choice questions that directly tie to DOT objectives and Additional Learning Tasks.

This classic book has successfully trained First Responder students for over 28 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel seeking clear and easy-to-read First Responder-level training. The 8th edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style. MARKET: For fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel.

Table of Contents

MODULE 1 PREPATORY

1 Introduction to EMS Systems

2 Legal and Ethical Issues

3 Well-Being of the First Responder

4 The Human Body

5 Lifting, Moving and Positioning Patients

MODULE 2 AIRWAY

6  Airway Management

MODULE 3  PATIENT ASSESSMENT

7 Assessment of the Patient

MODULE 4 CIRCULATION

8 Resuscitation and the use of the AED

MODULE 5 ILLNESS AND INJURY

9 Caring for Medical Emergencies

10 Caring for Soft Tissue Injuries, Bleeding and Shock

11 Caring for Muscle and Bone Injuries

12 Caring for the Geriatric Patient

MODULE 6 CHILDBIRTH AND CHILDREN

13 Pregnancy and Childbirth

14 Caring for Infants and Children

MODULE 7 EMS OPERATIONS

15 EMS Operations

16 Multiple-Casualty Incidents, Triage, and the Incident Management System

APPENDICES

Emergency Care Situations

A1 Determining Your Patient’s Blood Pressure

A2 Breathing Aids and Oxygen Therapy

A3 Pharmacology

A4 Air Medical Transport Operations

A5 Homeland Security and EMS Response to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

A6 Swimming and Diving Incidents

A7 Student Learning Skill Sheets