Patient Transport, 6th Edition
Prepare for certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, and provides a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind study tool for taking certification exams including the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. Coverage includes the role of air and ground transport personnel, along with topics such as transport physiology, communications, teamwork, safety, airway management, shock, and the different types of trauma. New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter. Written by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this resource helps you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on your exam and to transport patients safely.
Prepare for certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, and provides a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind study tool for taking certification exams including the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. Coverage includes the role of air and ground transport personnel, along with topics such as transport physiology, communications, teamwork, safety, airway management, shock, and the different types of trauma. New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter. Written by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this resource helps you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on your exam and to transport patients safely.
この版の特長
- NEW! New Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter is written from the perspective of a veteran transport pilot, and provides valuable information on the idiosyncrasies, tips, and tricks about transport aircraft transport
- NEW! Updated and new content on diversity and inclusion covers this timely issue — both among colleagues and patients
- NEW! Additional information on technology used in transport nursing/critical care includes topics such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- NEW! Content on COVID-19 as it relates to trauma transport is included
- NEW! More philosophical, psychological, and wellness-associated content is added
特長
- In-depth coverage of expert care delivery in transport meets the needs of all healthcare providers including registered nurses, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists
- Real-life scenarios demonstrate how to apply concepts to situations similar to those seen in practice
- Information on important safety regulations is based on the latest updates from the Federal Aviation Association and the National Transportation Safety Board
- Coverage of injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing includes discussions of pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Detailed coverage of management issues include scene management, communication, safety, disaster management/triage, quality management, and marketing/public relations
- Focus on interprofessionalism and collaboration emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes
- Evolve website includes 350 questions and answers mapped to the CRFN®/CTRN® exams for additional preparation
著者情報
| ISBN Number | 9780443105708 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | Edited by Air & Surface Transport Nurses Associati; Allen Wolfe, MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN, Senior Director of Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Life Link III, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michael Frakes, APRN, FCCM, FAEN, FAASTN, FACHE, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Clinical Care, Boston MedFlight, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA; Danny Nayman, MBA, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE, Vice President, Board of Directors, International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics, Washington, DC; Paramedic, Life Flight Duke University Hospital System, Durham, North Carolina and Product Manager, Patient Care, ZOLL Data Systems, Broomfield, Colorado, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
| Edition Number | 6 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 386 |
| Publication Date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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1. History of Patient Transport
2. Members of the Transport Team and Preparation for Practice
3. Aviation for Medical Personnel
4. Military Patient Transport
SECTION II General Principles of Practice
5. Transport Physiology
6. Scene Operations and Safety
7. Communications
8. Teamwork and Human Performance
9. Patient Safety
10. Operational Safety and Survival
SECTION III Patient Care Principles
11. Patient Assessment
12. Airway Management
13. Mechanical Ventilation
14. Shock
SECTION IV Trauma
15. General Principles of Trauma Management
16. Neurologic Trauma
17. Thoracoabdominal Trauma
18. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Trauma
19. Burn Trauma
20. Point-of-Care Ultrasound
SECTION V Professional Issues
21. Legal and Professional Issues in Critical Care Transport
22. Quality
23. Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport
24. Mental Health and Wellness for the Provider
25. Post-Incident and Emergency Response Planning
