Introduction to Air Medicine

Clyde Deschamp (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

400 Seiten

2005
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-113494-2 (ISBN)

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This valuable reference presents an introductory overview of air medicine and all its components and operations. Developed out of the author’s extensive experience in orienting new air medical employees, this is the perfect resource for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in air medicine, running a flight program, or who interacts with a flight team.

Table of Contents

                Foreword

I.           Introduction

II.          Organizational Structure

III.         History of Air Medicine

IV.         Mission Types

V.          Safety and Risk Management

VI.         Communications

VII.        Personnel

VIII.       Aircraft and Equipment

IX.         Flight Physiology

X.          Common Patient Types

XI.         Preparing the Patient for Air Medical Transport

XII.        Medical Direction

XIII.       Quality Management

XIV.       Finance

XV.        Benefits of an Air Medical Program

XVI.       Outreach and Promotional Activities

XVII.      Military Operations

XVIII.     International Air Medicine

XIX.       Fixed-Wing Operations

XX.        Starting an Air Medical Program

Appendix A: Setting Up a Landing Zone

Appendix B: Aircraft Photography

Appendix C: Specialty Certifications (CFRN/FP-C)

Appendix D: Ground Transport Systems

Appendix E: Search and Rescue

Appendix F: Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

References

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	12.12.2005
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 234 mm
Gewicht	590 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Intensivmedizin
ISBN-10	0-13-113494-9 / 0131134949
ISBN-13	978-0-13-113494-2 / 9780131134942
Zustand	Neuware