Basic Life Support Provider
by Callahan, James M.; Pante, Michael D.; Simon, Stephen G.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-09-01
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary
Basic Life Support Provider: Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (BLS PEPP) is a comprehensive source of prehospital medical information For The emergency care of infants and children. BLS PEPP is designed to give First Responders and EMT-Basics the education, skills, and confidence they need to effectively treat pediatric patients. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, BLS PEPP specifically teaches prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. BLS PEPP combines complete medical content with dynamic features and an interactive course to better prepare prehospital professionals For The field. Visit the Additional Resources link to view a sample chapter from the textbook. Click here to view Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional, Second Edition (PEPP). Interactive Course PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual course with: Case-based lectures Live action video Hands-on stations Small group scenarios the one-day BLS course is geared towards First Responders and EMT-Basics. Visit us online at www.PEPPsite.com .
Table of Contents
| Pediatric Assessment | p. 2 |
| Using a Developmental Approach | p. 32 |
| Respiratory Emergencies | p. 50 |
| Cardiovascular Emergencies | p. 70 |
| Medical Emergencies | p. 92 |
| Trauma | p. 112 |
| Toxic Emergencies | p. 136 |
| Children in Disasters | p. 150 |
| Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization | p. 168 |
| Children with Special Health Care Needs | p. 184 |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Death of a Child | p. 204 |
| Child Maltreatment | p. 218 |
| Medicolegal and Ethical Considerations | p. 234 |
| Transportation Considerations | p. 248 |
| Making a Difference: What Can We Do? | p. 258 |
| Procedures | p. 274 |
| Pediatric Medication Formulary | p. 311 |
| Glossary | p. 313 |
| Index | p. 322 |
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