Prepare for Flight and Ground Transport Nurse Certification with ASTNA

Are you ready to take your transport nursing career to the next level? The Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) presents the 6th edition of Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, the ultimate study tool for certification exams including the CFRN, CTRN, FP-C, and CCP-C.

Comprehensive Coverage of Transport Nursing

This one-of-a-kind resource addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, covering topics such as:

• Transport physiology
• Communications and teamwork
• Safety and airway management
• Shock and trauma management
• The role of air and ground transport personnel

New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter, providing valuable insights from a veteran transport pilot on the idiosyncrasies, tips, and tricks of transport aircraft transport.

Expert Care Delivery in Transport

This comprehensive resource meets the needs of all healthcare providers, including registered nurses, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists. In-depth coverage of expert care delivery in transport includes:

• Real-life scenarios demonstrating the application of concepts to situations seen in practice
• Information on important safety regulations, updated from the Federal Aviation Association and the National Transportation Safety Board
• Discussions on the pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing

Management Issues and Interprofessionalism

Detailed coverage of management issues includes scene management, communication, safety, disaster management/triage, quality management, and marketing/public relations. The importance of interprofessionalism and collaboration is emphasized, highlighting the crucial role of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes.

New Content and Updates

This new edition features updated and new content on:

• Diversity and inclusion among colleagues and patients
• Technology used in transport nursing/critical care, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
• COVID-19 as it relates to trauma transport
• Philosophical, psychological, and wellness-associated content

Additionally, the Evolve website provides 350 questions and answers mapped to the CRFN/CTRN exams for additional preparation.

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 6th edition
Publication Date: April 10, 2024
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
ISBN-10: 0443105707
ISBN-13: 978-0443105708