Patient Transport: Medical Critical Care

An ideal companion to the award-winning <i>Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, </i><i>6th Edition,</i> this critical care transport text offers a unique focus on the critical care patient in transit, addressing the needs of flight and ground transport registered nurses, paramedics, and those preparing for certification exams such as CFRN^®, CTRN^®, FP-C^©, and CCP-C^®. Authored by the esteemed Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), this comprehensive guide is backed by the expertise of a leading body representing transport nurses worldwide, making it an indispensable resource in the evolving landscape of critical care transport.<ul><li><b>Coverage of injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing</b> includes pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation discussions</li><li><i>Part I</i> covers <b>critical care medicine</b> and <i>Part II</i> covers <b>selected</b> <b>patient populations</b></li><li><b>Meets the needs of all healthcare providers dedicated to expert care delivery in transport,</b> including nurses, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists</li><li><b>Real-life scenarios with updated technology</b> demonstrate how to apply concepts to scenarios like those seen in practice</li><li><b>Focus on the interprofessional and collaborative nature of transport</b> emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes</li><li><b>Evolve companion website with 200 certification-style questions </b>provides valuable exam review and practice</li></ul>