This is the recommended reading for delegates undertaking a First Responder on Scene or First Person on Scene course.
It is also ideal for community first responders or anyone who would like to improve their knowledge.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Ambulance Service
Chapter 3: Communication
Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 5: Health and Safety
Chapter 6: Safeguarding Adults and Children
Chapter 7: Manual Handling
Chapter 8: Scene Assessment
Chapter 9: Patient Assessment
Chapter 10: Airway
Chapter 11: Breathing
Chapter 12: Circulation
Chapter 13: Disability
Chapter 14: Exposure/Environment
Chapter 15: Medical and Surgical Emergencies
Chapter 16: Trauma
Chapter 17: Children and Infants
Chapter 18: Learning Disabilities
Chapter 19: Older People
Chapter 20: Cardiac Arrest
Glossary
References
Index