Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Preparatory -- Introduction to EMS systems -- EMR safety and wellness -- Medical, legal and ethical issues -- Medical terminology -- Anatomy and physiology -- Life span development -- Section 2. Airway and cardiac resuscitation -- Airway -- Cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation - Section 3. Patient assessment Patient assessment : scene size-up -- Patient assessment : the primary assessment -- Patient assessment : history and vital signs -- Patient assessment : secondary assessment Communication and documentation -- Section 4. Medical emergencies -- Cardiac and respiratory emergencies -- Altered mental status -- Medical emergencies -- Section 5. Trauma -- Overview of trauma and trauma systems -- Bleeding and shock -- Chest and abdominal emergencies -- Soft tissue injuries -- Injuries to the head and spine -- Musculoskeletal injuries -- Environmental emergencies -- Section 6. Special patient populations -- Obstetrics and neonatal care -- Pediatric emergencies -- Geriatric patients -- Special populations and situations -- Section 7. Operations -- Operations -- Incident management -- Special operations -- Terrorism and natural disasters.