Packed with outstanding full-color, clinical photos and illustrations, the fourth edition of this comprehensive text focuses on why you take certain actions in the field, as well as how,. It provides thorough, yet practical coverage of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic, the new National Education Standards, and the National Registry of EMTs National EMS Practice Analysis. This comprehensive approach helps you better understand the process of disease progression and your role in prehospital patient care.
Key Features
Clinically comprehensive text promotes critical thinking by providing information on why as well as how, going beyond NSC objectives and the new National Education Standards.
Nearly 1,000 full-color illustrations and photographs complement the text and provide visual reinforcement of anatomy and physiology, procedures, and equipment.
Key Terms are defined within each chapter, so you can concentrate on the topic covered rather than frequently looking up unfamiliar terminology.
Review Questions with answers at the end of every chapter give you immediate feedback on your progress.
Chapter-opening scenarios, Case-in-Point boxes, and The Bottom Line sections promote critical thinking and encourage you to apply key concepts.
Evolve Learning Resources include anatomy challenges, a body spectrum electronic coloring book, chapter checklists, an English-Spanish audio glossary, learning objectives, lung sounds, PowerPoint lecture notes, web links, and links to NREMT skill sheets.
New to this Edition
New chapter on Abuse and Assault, plus a totally revised chapter on Patient Assessment that aligns with the new National Education Standards.
Case-in-Point boxes feature real-life case studies that challenge you to apply related concepts covered in the chapter.
Real World boxes highlight important issues involving geriatric and pediatric patients, cultural considerations, and on-scene information.
Extended Transport boxes address the needs of rural EMTs by highlighting necessary information for long transports.
More than 150 new photographs and clear, easy-to-read text make this edition clinically relevant, interesting to read, and easy to comprehend.
A companion DVD includes video skills and medical animations.
Author Information
By Mark C. Henry, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY; and Edward R. Stapleton, EMT-P, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Prehospital Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
ÍNDICE
1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
2. Well-Being of the EMT
3. Medicolegal and Ethical Issues
4. The Human Body
5. Lifting and Moving Patients
6. Airway
7. Patient Assessment
8. Communications
9. Documentation
10. General Pharmacology
11. Respiratory Emergencies
12. Cardiovascular Emergencies
13. Altered Mental Status
14. Allergies
15. Poisoning and Overdoses
16. Environmental Emergencies
17. Behavioral Emergencies
18. Abuse and Assault
19. Obstetrics and Gynecology
20. Bleeding and Shock
21. Soft Tissue Injuries
22. Chest and Abdominal Emergencies
23. Musculoskeletal Care
24. Injuries to the Head and Spine
25. Infants and Children
26. Ambulance Operations
27. Gaining Access
28. Disasters and Hazardous Materials
29. Advanced Airway Management
30. Weapons of Mass Destruction and the EMT
31. Geriatric Emergencies
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