AHDR: All Hazards Disaster Response

The second edition of NAEMTs All Hazards Disaster Response is a comprehensive and interactive training resource to prepare EMS professionals for disaster scenarios in any region. It covers new chapters on mass-casualty incidents, explosions and blast injuries, EMS roles and responsibilities, the Incident Command System, multisystem trauma, natural disasters, hazardous materials, nuclear disasters, and infectious diseases and biological disasters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2024
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Prepare yourself and your team for disaster scenarios with NAEMTs All Hazards Disaster Response, Second Edition! This comprehensive and engaging training resource is designed to equip EMS professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to a wide range of disasters in any region. In just eight hours, clinicians will learn to analyze potential threats, assess resources, and create a solid response plan to save lives. Whether you're facing natural disasters, hazmat incidents, infectious diseases, or hostile events, this course will prepare you to establish command structure, evaluate available resources, and communicate effectively with dispatch and fire departments.

The second edition of NAEMTs All Hazards Disaster Response is packed with even more essential information for EMS professionals in the 21st century. Here's what you can expect:

New Chapter on Mass Casualty Incidents: This chapter covers the unique challenges of responding to incidents with large numbers of injured or sick individuals, including those with active shooters. It provides clear advice on personal protective equipment (PPE) and triage protocols to ensure the safety of responders and patients.

New Chapter on Explosions and Blast Injuries: This chapter focuses on the devastating effects of explosions and blast injuries, and provides detailed information on PPE, triage, and patient care. It includes advice on managing burns, traumatic brain injuries, and other injuries commonly associated with explosions.

New Chapter on EMS Roles and Responsibilities: This chapter outlines the critical roles and responsibilities of EMS professionals during disasters, from the initial response to the aftermath. It covers the importance of communication, coordination, and collaboration with other agencies and organizations.

New Chapter on the Incident Command System: This chapter provides an in-depth explanation of the Incident Command System (ICS), its components, and its roles during disasters. It helps responders understand how to establish and maintain a command structure, delegate tasks, and coordinate efforts to achieve a common goal.

New Section on Multisystem Trauma: This section focuses on the unique challenges of caring for patients with multiple injuries or illnesses, particularly those with special patient populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. It includes updated content on trauma management, resuscitation, and stabilization techniques.

Updated Content on Natural Disasters, Hazardous Materials, Nuclear Disasters, and Infectious Diseases: This edition includes the latest information on natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, nuclear disasters, and infectious diseases and biological disasters. It provides detailed guidance on preparedness, response, and recovery strategies to ensure the safety of responders and the public.

Invest in the premier course in disaster management to empower yourself and your team with evidence-based knowledge, skills you can use on arrival, and the confidence to care for multiple patients. Whether you're first on scene or arrive with others, EMS professionals trained in NAEMTs All Hazards Disaster Response, Second Edition, will know immediately how to care for patients while keeping themselves, their team, and the public safe during a disaster.

Don't wait until it's too late to prepare for the worst. Enroll in NAEMTs All Hazards Disaster Response, Second Edition today and become the best-prepared EMS professional in your region!

Weight: 284g
ISBN-13: 9781284297621
Edition number: 2 ed