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The Critical Care Transport Handbook
Charles F. Swearingen's Critical Care Transport Handbook is a comprehensive yet concise resource designed for critical care transport clinicians, including paramedics, nurses, and physicians. The handbook covers a wide range of topics from pediatric emergencies to complex pharmacology, making complex medical concepts accessible and practical for high-pressure environments. This makes it invaluable for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical care transport.
ECG Hero:
The ABCs of ECG
ECG Hero: The ABCs of ECGs by Charles F. Swearingen is a focused, practical guide to mastering ECG interpretation. With clear explanations, real-world tracings, and a no-fluff layout, it’s built for paramedics, nurses, and students who need ECG skills that stick. The book reached #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list in Critical Care and Transport Medicine, solidifying its value in the field. Whether you’re prepping for boards or sharpening your clinical edge, this book delivers. It breaks down complex rhythms into approachable, actionable steps you can use immediately.
Swearingen's Resource & Study Guide for Critical Care Transport Clinicians
Vent Hero:
Advanced Transport Ventilator Management
Vent Hero: Advanced Transport Ventilator Management by Charles F. Swearingen is a practical, clinically focused guide to mastering mechanical ventilation in critical care transport. Covering both foundational concepts and advanced strategies, it features 10 case studies to reinforce real-world application. The second edition includes updated artwork, practice problems, and explanations to help clinicians confidently apply and manage ventilation across transport settings.
The Beast:
The Best Dump Sheet in the Business
The Beast isn’t your average dump sheet—it’s a 250+ page powerhouse designed for clinicians prepping for FP-C, CFRN, CCP-C, and CTRN exams. Created by Charles F. Swearingen and refined over two decades of critical care transport experience, this guide blends high-yield summaries, drug guides, lab value interpretation, and condition-based breakdowns. It's packed with visuals, tables, algorithms, and comparison charts to make review fast and memorable. Whether you're on your first attempt or your fifth, The Beast gives you the edge you need to pass and perform in the field. It’s not just a dump sheet—it’s your flight companion.
Calc Hero:
Ultimate Infusion Calculation Mastery
Calc Hero by Charles F. Swearingen is a no-nonsense, clinically focused guide to mastering infusion and medication rate calculations. Whether you're a paramedic, nurse, or student preparing for critical care exams, this book breaks down complex math into understandable, real-world scenarios. It covers everything from IV push conversions and drip rates to weight-based infusions and critical drips like pressors, sedatives, and insulin. With worked examples, clear formulas, and straightforward explanations, Calc Hero turns one of the most intimidating parts of patient care into second nature.
Hemo Hero:
Fundamental Understanding of Hemodynamics
Hemo Hero is Swearingen’s go-to guide for demystifying hemodynamic monitoring and clinical interpretation. Built for the critical care transport clinician, this book takes you from the basics—like preload, afterload, and cardiac output—all the way to waveform interpretation and shock states. It includes practice problems with step-by-step rationales, helping readers apply the material in real scenarios. Whether you're tracking SVV, understanding MAP targets, or making sense of CVP readings, Hemo Hero gives you the confidence to manage complex patients with precision.
ABG Hero:
Dominating the pH Interpretation
ABG Hero: Dominating the pH Interpretation by Charles F. Swearingen is a focused guide designed to help clinicians rapidly and accurately interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs). The book emphasizes quick recognition and management through proven interpretation methods and extensive practice sessions. It systematically explores every possible interpretation scenario, culminating in a series of practice exercises sufficient for an entire year of study. This resource is ideal for healthcare professionals aiming to perfect their ABG interpretation skills and enhance patient care in critical settings.
Vent Hero:
Sidekick
The Beast isn’t your average dump sheet—it’s a 250+ page powerhouse designed for clinicians prepping for FP-C, CFRN, CCP-C, and CTRN exams. Created by Charles F. Swearingen and refined over two decades of critical care transport experience, this guide blends high-yield summaries, drug guides, lab value interpretation, and condition-based breakdowns. It's packed with visuals, tables, algorithms, and comparison charts to make review fast and memorable. Whether you're on your first attempt or your fifth, The Beast gives you the edge you need to pass and perform in the field. It’s not just a dump sheet—it’s your flight companion.
Lab Hero:
Labs in Critical Care Transport
Calc Hero by Charles F. Swearingen is a no-nonsense, clinically focused guide to mastering infusion and medication rate calculations. Whether you're a paramedic, nurse, or student preparing for critical care exams, this book breaks down complex math into understandable, real-world scenarios. It covers everything from IV push conversions and drip rates to weight-based infusions and critical drips like pressors, sedatives, and insulin. With worked examples, clear formulas, and straightforward explanations, Calc Hero turns one of the most intimidating parts of patient care into second nature.