Clawson, Jeff J.

Principles of emergency medical dispatch / Jeff J. Clawson, Kate Boyd Dernocoeur. - 3rd edition. - [Salt Lake City, Utah] : Priority Press, c2000. - xvi, 459 p. : ill. (some col) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [653]-658) and index.

Contents
Introduction
1. The First, First responder
2. Basic Telecommunication Techniques
3.Structure and Function of Priority Dispatch
4. Dispatch Life Support
5. Caller Management Techniques
6. Medical Conditions
7. Trauma Incidents
8. Time-Life Priority Situations
9. Scenarios
10. Stress Management in Dispatch
11. Legal Aspects of EMD
12. Quality Management
13. Evolution of EMD

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Ambulance service--Dispatching.
Communication in emergency medicine.
Allied Health Personnel.
Ambulances.
Emergency Medical Services.
First Aid.

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