This field training workbook is used as a quick reference manual for supportive care as well as guidance for the total skills competency required of medical personnel. In addition to providing the most concise information for consistent training and efficient learning, this text also provides guidance for diagnostics and self-testing. The materials combined in this book provide complete, easily understandable, and well-planned learning tools for both military and civilian students. The nation’s nursing shortage continues to have the potential to negatively impact the quality and safety of patient care both in civilian and military medical treatment facilities. Insufficient Army nursing capacity and in some cases low density specialties can threaten the viability of current and future AMEDD missions. The United States Army is recognized internationally as the standard for complete, efficient and effective adult education. The Army has a tradition of pioneering training systems that then transition into the corporate civilian sector. This manual has been continuously tested and updated to successfully educate every member of the modern United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Included Documents and Features: Respiratory Diseases and Disorders 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Section I. Structure and Function of the Respiratory Organs Section II. Accessory Structures of the Respiratory System Section III. Physiology of Respiration 2. Physical Assessment of the Respiratory System Section I. General Approach to Physical Assessment Section II. Steps of the Procedure 3. Infectious Respiratory Diseases Section I. Upper Respiratory Diseases Section II. Upper Respiratory Diseases with Systemic Effects Section III. Lower Respiratory Diseases Section IV. Other Causes of Pneumonia 4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Section I. Asthma Section II. Chronic Bronchitis Section III. Emphysema 5. Respiratory Disorders Section I. Hyperventilation Syndrome Section II. Spontaneous Pneumothorax Section III. Pulmonary Embolism Section IV. Inhaled Toxic Substances 6. Tuberculosis Chest and Airway Problems 1. Chest Trauma Section I. General Information about Chest injuries Section II. Specific Chest Injuries Section III. Chest Decompression 2. Airway Management Section I. Esophageal Obturator Airway Section II. Endotracheal Tube 3. Cricothyroidotomy Section I. General Considerations Section II. Needle Cricothyroidotomy Section III. Surgical Cricothyroidotomy Cardiac Impairment 1. Basic Cardiac Life Support Section I. General Information Section II. Rescue Breathing Section III. Chest Compressions Section IV. One-Rescuer Method CPR Section V. Two-Rescuer Method CPR Section VI. CPR Complications/CPR Termination 2. Dysrhythmia Recognition and Treatment Section I. Dysrhythmia Section II. Electrophysiology Section III. Rhythms/Heart Blocks 3. Cardiac Arrest (Defibrillation) Section I. Review of the Cardiovascular System and the Respiratory System Section II. General Considerations Regarding Cardiac Arrest Section III. Major Management Techniques of Cardiac Arrest Section IV. Cardioversion Exercises to Support Each Section