Patient Response Field Guide [Spiral-bound]

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (Author), S. F. Antonino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0763760684 | ISBN-13: 978-0763760687 | Edition: 1

The Patient Response Field Guide puts essential assessment and management information into the hands of BLS providers. The guide includes an introductory section on basic assessment modalities, including DCAP-BTLS, SAMPLE, AVPU, and OPQRST, offering BLS providers a ready review as they approach the patient scene. Key medical and trauma emergencies are then organized alphabetically so they are easily accessible when providers need them most. Each emergency follows a logical structure: Pertinent Considerations and Findings - Signs and symptoms, patient history; Physical Examination Vital signs, skin condition, assessment guidance; Treatment Standard management details for each condition; This indispensible guide includes "Key Question" boxes throughout to remind providers of the questions that may help them rule in or rule out certain conditions.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 76 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (October 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763760684
• ISBN-13: 978-0763760687
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 3.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,172,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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