When Violence Erupts (Continuing Education): A Survival Guide for Emergency Responders - Softcover

American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763720704 ISBN 13: 9780763720704

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2002

Synopsis

It can't happen to me, is a common belief when it comes to violence. But unfortunately, it can. Tragedies that occur in the home, street, and work are reminders that violence can erupt anywhere and at any time. Few people enter into EMS expecting to defend themselves against a violent attack. However, it is crucial to know how to avoid violence when possible and how to survive when it erupts. This book is not designed to instill dread whenever an alarm goes off; it is designed to teach EMS personnel how to function both effectively and safely in high-stress situations. It challenges providers to be proactive and not reactive. The techniques taught in When Violence Erupts will help EMS personnel follow the first rule of EMS-stay safe!

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About the Author

With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (aaos.org or orthoinfo.org), is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality of musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues.More than one in four Americans have bone or joint health problems, making them the greatest cause of lost work days in the U.S. When orthopaedic surgeons restore mobility and reduce pain, they help people get back to work and to independent, productive lives. Orthopaedic surgeons keep this “Nation in Motion.” To learn more about A Nation in Motion campaign, or to read hundreds of patient stories or to submit your own story, visit ANationInMotion.org. Dennis R. Krebs is a Captain with the Baltimore County Fire Department and a nationally registered EMT-P. Dennis is also a faculty member of the Counter Narcotics Tactical Operations Medical Support (CONTOMS) program. Nearly being shot in the face in 1982, he developed the nation's first survival skills training seminar. After twenty years, the need for such a program has not faltered.For more information on Mr. Krebs or violence-related seminars, please visit www.medicsurvival.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763720704
• ISBN 13: 9780763720704
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 210