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Core Concepts in Health: 2000 Update

Terrorism Emergency Response is an ideal resource for the critical thinking and response preparation needed by all emergency response personnel. The workbook begins by providing basic information regarding terrorist incidents and the agents commonly faced during these incidents. It follows with seventy case-based scenarios that any responder can use to help sharpen their decision-making skills. Also included are seventy scenario-based exercises that encourage critical thinking and safe, effective emergency response; a history of the use of chemical, biological, and radiological agents; a discussion of safety operations; and a quick reference guide for biological and chancel agents.

Key Benefit: The seventh edition of this best-selling, reader-friendly book contains clear, step-by-step explanations with understandable material that is comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging enough to prepare and equip practitioners for real-life situations. Key Topics: Contains assessment flowcharts illustrating care steps for breathing difficulty, cardiac compromise, diabetic emergencies, bleeding and shock, burns, head injuries, newborn resuscitation, and many more. Assessment summaries, protocols, and algorithms summarize care for, but not limited to cardiac arrest, stroke, allergic reaction, near-drowning, abdominal injuries, and pediatric emergencies. Market: For serious EMT-B’s who want to go above and beyond the D.O.T. requirements.