This critical care transport text offers a unique focus on the critical care patient in transit, addressing the needs of flight and ground transport registered nurses, paramedics, and those preparing for certification exams such as CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C©, and CCP-C®. Authored by the esteemed Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), this comprehensive guide is backed by the expertise of a leading body representing transport nurses worldwide, making it an indispensable resource in the evolving landscape of critical care transport.
1. Introduction - p. 238 2. A developmental approach to pediatric assessment - p. 238 3. Pediatric resuscitation - p. 238 4. Selected diagnoses and their effect on the pediatric population - p. 247 5. Endocrine and metabolic emergencies - p. 256 6. Heart disease - p. 258 7. Advanced trauma life support: ABCDEs of trauma care - p. 260 8. Pediatric trauma - p. 260 9. The primary survey - p. 263 10. Airway and cervical spine protection - p. 263 11. Breathing - p. 264 12. Circulation - p. 268 13. Disability - p. 277 14. Exposure and environment - p. 284 15. The secondary survey - p. 286 16. Nonaccidental trauma or neglect - p. 287 17. Sexual abuse - p. 287 18. Shock and shock management - p. 289 19. Other pediatric medical and trauma conditions - p. 292 20. 19 Care and transport of the geriatric patient - p. 302 21. 20 Care and transport of the bariatric patient - p. 322
This critical care transport text offers a unique focus on the critical care patient in transit, addressing the needs of flight and ground transport registered nurses, paramedics, and those preparing for certification exams such as CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C©, and CCP-C®. Authored by the esteemed Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), this comprehensive guide is backed by the expertise of a leading body representing transport nurses worldwide, making it an indispensable resource in the evolving landscape of critical care transport.
1. Introduction - p. 238 2. A developmental approach to pediatric assessment - p. 238 3. Pediatric resuscitation - p. 238 4. Selected diagnoses and their effect on the pediatric population - p. 247 5. Endocrine and metabolic emergencies - p. 256 6. Heart disease - p. 258 7. Advanced trauma life support: ABCDEs of trauma care - p. 260 8. Pediatric trauma - p. 260 9. The primary survey - p. 263 10. Airway and cervical spine protection - p. 263 11. Breathing - p. 264 12. Circulation - p. 268 13. Disability - p. 277 14. Exposure and environment - p. 284 15. The secondary survey - p. 286 16. Nonaccidental trauma or neglect - p. 287 17. Sexual abuse - p. 287 18. Shock and shock management - p. 289 19. Other pediatric medical and trauma conditions - p. 292 20. 19 Care and transport of the geriatric patient - p. 302 21. 20 Care and transport of the bariatric patient - p. 322
