Aeromedical Transportation: A Clinical Guide

A Clinical Guide
2. New Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-7546-4147-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 605 g

This book focuses on the principles of aeromedical transport and includes latest research and new chapters on the transport of intensive care patients and medical emergencies/death in flight. It is intended for medical personnel whose duties include the transportation of the sick and injured by air.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Martin, T.

Martin, Terence

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie von Migranten und Minderheiten
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Empirische Sozialforschung, Statistik
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Minderheiten, Interkulturelle & Multikulturelle Fragen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Introduction 1. History of Aeromedical Transportation 2. Overview Part II: Physics And Physiology 3. The Atmosphere 4. The Physiological Effects of Altitude 5. The Biodynamics of Flight 6. Transmeridian and Long Haul Flights Part III: Operational Considerations 7. Operational Aspects of Aeromedical Transport 8. The Medical Flight Crew 9. Aeromedical Equipment Part IV: Clinical Considerations 10. Indications for Aeromedical Transport 11. Clinical Considerations in Transport of the Ill and Injured 12. Transport of Patients with Spinal Injuries 13. Transport of Burns Patients 14. Transport of the Obstetric Patient 15. Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients 16. Critical Care Transfers and Retrievals 17. Nursing Care in the Air Part V: Organization And Administration 18. The Administration of Aeromedical Transport Organizations 19. Medicolegal Aspects of Aeromedical Transport 20. Planning the Successful International Repatriation 21. Primary Transfers: The Casualty Evacuation Conflict

Über Autor(innen)

Terence Martin