EMT-Basic

__NOEDITSECTION__ This textbook serves as a free alternative to EMT-Basic course texts based on the National Standard Curriculum of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States. The main content of this text is arranged according to the modules and lessons outlined in the National Standard Curriculum. All contributions to this wikibook should conform to the National Standard Curriculum which is available online Important Disclaimer This text is meant to supplement classroom and laboratory instruction by qualified EMS educators. DO NOT attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this text unless you are properly certified in your jurisdiction or you are under the direct and appropriate supervision of a professional EMS educator. Performed improperly, some of these procedures may result in death or permanent disability to a patient and - depending on the laws in your jurisdiction - you may be held personally liable for such disability if you have performed these procedures without the appropriate training and certification. Table of Contents Module 1: Preparatory25% Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services50% Lesson 1.2: Well-being of the EMT-Basic25% Lesson 1.3: Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues0% Lesson 1.4: The Human Body0% Lesson 1.5: Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History0% Lesson 1.6: Lifting and Moving Patients0% Module 2: Airway0% Lesson 2.1: Airway0% Module 3: Patient Assessment0% Lesson 3.1: Scene Size Up0% Lesson 3.2: Initial Assessment0% Lesson 3.3: Focused History and Physical Exam - Trauma Patients0% Lesson 3.4: Focused History and Physical Exam - Medical Patients0% Lesson 3.5: Detailed Physical Exam0% Lesson 3.6: On-going Assessment0% Lesson 3.7: Communications0% Lesson 3.8: Documentation0% Module 4: Medical/Behavioral Emergencies and OB/GYN0% Lesson 4.1: General Pharmacology0% Lesson 4.2: Respiratory Emergencies0% Lesson 4.3: Cardiovascular Emergencies0% Lesson 4.4: Diabetes/Altered Mental Status0% Lesson 4.5: Allergies0% Lesson 4.6: Poisoning/Overdose0% Lesson 4.7: Environmental Emergencies0% Lesson 4.8: Behavioral Emergencies0% Lesson 4.9: Obstetrics/Gynecology0% Module 5: Trauma0% Lesson 5.1: Bleeding and Shock0% Lesson 5.2: Soft Tissue Injuries0% Lesson 5.3: Musculoskeletal Care0% Lesson 5.4: Injuries to the Head and Spine0% Module 6: Infants and Children0% Lesson 6.1: Infants and Children0% Module 7: Operations0% Lesson 7.1: Ambulance Operations0% Lesson 7.2: Gaining Access0% Lesson 7.3: Special EMS Operations Overviews0% Module 8: Advanced Airway (Elective)0% Lesson 8.1: Advanced Airway Management0% emergency medicine E 0