{"product_id":"tactical-medicine-essentials-2nd-edition","title":"Tactical Medicine Essentials, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003eTactical Medicine Essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eMedical support for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units is different from civilian EMS in many ways. A tactical medical provider (TMP) is charged with providing life-saving care to downed SWAT officers and taking measures to defend against criminal suspects. Mastery of these skills requires extensive, specialized tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) training and experience in the tactical environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDesigned for EMS and medical professionals of all levels of training, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTactical Medicine Essentials \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eprovides the foundation needed to create world-class TMPs. Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. It also goes into depth about the specialized equipment and techniques used by medical professionals with TEMS training and certification. Tactical Medicine Essentials thoroughly prepares medical professionals to safely accompany a SWAT unit into the tactical environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter Section 1 Elements of Tactical Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 History and Role of the Tactical Medical Provider\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Safety and Wellness of the Tactical Medical Provider\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 SWAT Unit Essentials\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Equipment of the Tactical Medical Provider\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Firearms Safety and Marksmanship\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Conventional Threats and Weapons\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Medical Intelligence and Support\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Self-Defense and Close Quarters Battle\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 Operational Tactics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 Types of SWAT Callouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter Section 2 Assessment and Management of Injuries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 Tactical Patient Assessment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 Controlling Bleeding\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 Basic Airway Management\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14 Advanced Airway Management\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15 Shock Management\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16 Extraction and Evacuation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17 Ballistic, Blast, Less-Lethal Weapons Injuries\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18 Torso Injuries\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19 Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20 Extremity Injuries\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21 Soft-Tissue Injuries\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22 Environmental Emergencies\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23 Medications in the Tactical Environment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24 Weapons of Mass Destruction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25 Hazardous Materials and Clandestine Drug Labs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26 Challenges in Tactical Medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eChapter Appendix A K-9 Management\u003cbr\u003eChapter Appendix B TEMS Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rescue Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53208647270714,"sku":"80-0118","price":155.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/3510\/6106\/files\/80-0118-Tactical-Medicine-Essentials-2nd-edition__28999.1720458831.1280.1280.jpg?v=1774409834","url":"https:\/\/rescue-essentials.com\/products\/tactical-medicine-essentials-2nd-edition","provider":"Rescue Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}