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Synopsis
New
Second Edition that has over 1000 pages!
Description:
Setting new standards for EMT-Basic education, this dynamic text
brings the exciting and challenging work of an emergency medical
technician to life. From the step-by-step skill presentations and
real stories from EMTs to the scenario-based approach that ties
the learning material together, Fundamentals of Basic Emergency
Care gives you what it takes to make it on the streets. Inside you'll
learn everything from airway management to zoonotic disease, and
you'll be challenged to think critically so that you'll make smart
decisions under pressure. We're serious about preparing you for
the fast-paced and rewarding occupation of an emergency medical
technician: lives depend on it.
Features:
*Real stories from EMTs across the United States tell you how they
responded to unique situations.
*Case studies teach you how to think critically and prepare to problem-solve
in this fast-paced environment.
*"Street Smart" tips from veteran EMTs provide advice
and perspective on providing care in challenging situations.
*Photographic layouts lead you step-by-step through essential skills
with accompanying skill sheets in the workbook to help you gauge
your progress.
*Double Talk highlights introduce medical terms and phrases and
explain how to communicate this information to patients in plain
language.
*"Ask the Doc" provides medical standards straight from
position papers and research by the National Association of EMS
Physicians so you will be up-to-date on the latest and most innovative
information in the field.
*Internet links direct you to sources of additional knowledge and
research.
*"Cultural Consideration" boxes draw attention to cultural
issues that may impact patient care.
*New chapters on stroke, abdominal pain, responding to terrorism,
and rural emergencies offer the most in-depth coverage of these
important areas.
*The ABC's of assessment, Airway, Breathing and Circulation chapters
appear together and earlier in the text so that this core knowledge
is built upon and applied to each discussion and to specific emergencies.
Bonus CD Features:
*Practice labeling anatomic structures
*Word building exercises increase your understanding of medical
terminology
*Animations increase comprehension of important concepts
*Important skills are demonstrated step by step ON VIDEO
*Further your understanding and research topics covered in the book
through active Web Links
*Review solutions to the case studies in the book and increase your
critical thinking skills
*Prepare for tests by reviewing chapter material in test question
format
*Icons throughout the book alert you to additional content and study
tools on the CD-ROM
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