Prepare for your certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! The 6th Edition of ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice addresses the typical scenarios and injuries faced in transport nursing. It serves as a thorough and unique study resource for certification exams like the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. This updated Patient Transport 6th Edition includes insights into the roles of both air and ground transport staff, covering essential topics such as transport physiology, communication, teamwork, safety protocols, airway management, shock treatment, and various types of trauma. A new chapter on Aviation for Medical Personnel has also been added. Compiled by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this guide equips you with the essential knowledge and skills for your exam and for the safe transport of patients.
- Practical scenarios are provided to illustrate how to implement concepts in real-life situations encountered in the field.
- A strong emphasis on interprofessional collaboration highlights the necessity of teamwork for optimal patient outcomes.
- The Evolve website offers 350 practice questions and answers aligned with the CFRN®/CTRN® exams for extra preparation.
- Critical safety regulations information is updated from the latest guidance by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
- A thorough examination of injuries typical in flight and ground nursing is included, discussing aspects like pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- In-depth management issues are explored, covering scene management, communication, safety procedures, disaster management/triage, quality management, and public relations.
- The resource offers comprehensive coverage of expert care in transport, tailored for healthcare professionals such as registered nurses, paramedics, doctors, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication experts.
- NEW! Content discussing COVID-19 in the context of trauma transport has been included.
- NEW! Additional philosophical, psychological, and wellness-related content has been incorporated.
- NEW! Updated material on diversity and inclusion addresses this critical subject for both colleagues and patients.
- NEW! Expanded information on the technology used in transport nursing and critical care, such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
- NEW! A fresh chapter titled Aviation for Medical Personnel authored by an experienced transport pilot which shares unique insights, tips, and strategies related to transport aircraft.
Patient Transport 6/E: 978-0443105708, 978-0443106224, 978-0443106248
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NOTE: This only consists of the eBook Patient Transport Principles and Practice 6th Edition, in the original PDF format. No access codes are included.
