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Dewey Decimal Number: 616.9045 EAN: 9780130843845 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0130843849 Label: Prentice Hall Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 118 Publication Date: December 27, 1999 Publisher: Prentice Hall Studio: Prentice Hall Related Items: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: This is the first book on communicable diseases and infection control designed specifically for the EMT. With a focus on the infectious diseases seen in a pre-hospital setting, it provides concise information on the full spectrum of bloodborne and airborne illnesses that an EMT or paramedic may encounter on the job--and details the personal protective measures an EMT can take to avoid infection. Considers for each communicable disease: Nature and Spread of the Disease; Signs and Symptoms; Personal Protection. On the Scene features involve readers--as EMTs--in real-life "case histories"/scenarios they are likely to encounter. Modes of Disease Transmission. The Immune System. Communicable Diseases of Childhood. Infectious Diseases Found in Adults. Food Poisoning. HIV and AIDS. Hepatitis. Infection Control Program. For personnel in EMS agencies (including non- emergency medical transportation companies); EMS training centers; and visiting nurse (home health) agencies. For OSHA/CDC required training in bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Good information but poorly organized.Chapter titles are real cutesy, but there's not much depth. Some chapters are useful while others are of limited use. Very narrow focus. 
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