The Emergency Department Technician Handbook is a reliable, comprehensive resource in this increasingly important field, filling a timely need in EDT workforce development for both technicians and educators.

Concise, readable text, along with high-quality clinical photos and a video library that depict procedures and patient positioning, make this new handbook a must-have resource in every emergency department.

What is the content of "The Emergency Department Technician Handbook" ?

• Provides quick, convenient access to practical guidance and everyday answers in an easy-to-read outline format.

• Discusses key topics such as patient flow and assessment in the ED, triage, and point-of-care testing.

• Advises on best practices for wound care, including cleansing, dressing, and splinting a wound as well as how to set up a suture tray and advanced wound care techniques.

• Covers essential imaging-based procedures, including the use of ultrasound-guided IV.

• Features a companion video library with a range of clips depicting how to perform procedures and patient examinations in real time.

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Who are the authors of "The Emergency Department Technician Handbook" ?

Robert Shesser, M.D. MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia ; USA

Ali Pourmand, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia , USA

Amy Keim, PA-C, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.