Basic Life Support Skills

Written by two leaders in the EMS field, this highly visual manual guides readers through 50 practical life support skills in detail. From airway management to trauma emergencies, this accessible, easy-to-follow book helps readers understand what, how, and why each skill is performed. In addition, each skill includes key terms, objective, introduction, equipment, assessment, overview, rationales, problem solving, ongoing assessment, geriatric/pediatric notes, case studies, and review questions. For emergency response personnel as initial or refresher training.