Summary:
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals training to become Emergency Medical Technicians, covering essential skills, medical procedures, and protocols necessary for providing pre-hospital care. It includes chapters on patient assessment, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, and special considerations, along with preparatory advice for the certification exam.
Key points:
1. Patient Assessment: A systematic approach used by EMTs to identify and manage life-threatening conditions. It involves scene evaluation, primary and secondary assessments, history taking, and reassessment.
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