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Patient Transport: Medical Critical Care, 1st Edition

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Edited by Air & Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), Allen Wolfe, MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN, Michael Frakes, APRN, FCCM, FAEN, FAASTN, FACHE and Danny Nayman, MBA, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE
An ideal companion to the award-winning Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition, this critical care transport text offers a unique focus on the critical care patient in transit, addressing the needs of flight and ground transport re ...view more
An ideal companion to the award-winning Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition, 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.
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9780443106002
Publication Date :
03-02-2025
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Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
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An ideal companion to the award-winning Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition, 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.

Key Features
  • Coverage of injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing includes pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation discussions
  • Part I covers critical care medicine and Part II covers selected patient populations
  • Meets the needs of all healthcare providers dedicated to expert care delivery in transport, including nurses, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists
  • Real-life scenarios with updated technology demonstrate how to apply concepts to scenarios like those seen in practice
  • Focus on the interprofessional and collaborative nature of transport emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes
  • Evolve companion website with 200 certification-style questions provides valuable exam review and practice

Author Information
Edited by Air & Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA); Allen Wolfe, MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN, Senior Director of Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Life Link III, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michael Frakes, APRN, FCCM, FAEN, FAASTN, FACHE, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Clinical Care, Boston MedFlight, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA; Danny Nayman, MBA, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE, Vice President, Board of Directors, International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics, Washington, DC; Paramedic, Life Flight Duke University Hospital System, Durham, North Carolina and Product Manager, Patient Care, ZOLL Data Systems, Broomfield, Colorado, USA
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ISBN Number 9780443106002
Description Author List Edited by Air & Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA); Allen Wolfe, MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN, Senior Director of Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Life Link III, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michael Frakes, APRN, FCCM, FAEN, FAASTN, FACHE, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Clinical Care, Boston MedFlight, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA; Danny Nayman, MBA, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE, Vice President, Board of Directors, International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics, Washington, DC; Paramedic, Life Flight Duke University Hospital System, Durham, North Carolina and Product Manager, Patient Care, ZOLL Data Systems, Broomfield, Colorado, USA
Copyright Year 2026
Edition Number 1
Format Book
Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
Illustrations Approx. 46 illustrations (all in full color).
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 376
Publication Date 3 Feb 2025
Stock Status Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

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