Trauma Care for the Worst Case Scenario, 2nd Edition

By Gunner Morgan

Book Overview

Trauma Care for the Worst Case Scenario, 2nd Edition by Gunner Morgan is significantly updated from the original version with numerous photos, patient assessment, more scenarios and greater detail. This book covers medical considerations for dealing with serious traumatic injury resulting in severe bleeding or an open chest wound which are two leading causes of death from trauma such as gunshot wounds, knife wounds and blast injuries. Topics covered include: -Types of emergency medical training -Tactical Combat Casualty Care applied to civilians -Patient Assessment -Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) considerations -IFAK components to include a tourniquet, chest seal, pressure dressing, hemostatic agent, nasopharyngeal airways, and gloves. -Also covered are practical exercises. This book is targeted for law enforcement officers, military personnel, correctional officers, detention officers, probation & parole officers, preppers and others who want to know what medical gear to carry for treating traumatic injuries in the worst case scenario. When "time is of the essence" you must be ready to respond. If you are not prepared for the Worst Case Scenario you are not prepared!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1511559268
• ISBN13: 9781511559263
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"