Synopsis
Description
The Revised Third Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac
care guidelines. It provides a visually-rich, easy-to-read way to learn the
EMT-Basic curriculum. Remaining true to previous editions, this new edition
follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum
for EMT-Basic. In addition to covering the essential points of the curriculum,
it also goes beyond the curriculum in depth and breadth of content in all chapters,
making this book an excellent choice for on-the-job reference. Instructor resources
are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
Key Features
*Opening Scenarios and Case-in-Points are integrated throughout the text and
provide a clinical frame of reference.
*U.S. DOT objectives are integrated throughout each chapter.
*Illustrated assessment algorithms provide a step-by-step process for learning
patient assessment.
*Treatment protocols summarize the key signs and symptoms and related treatment
approaches for common clinical conditions.
*Expanded information on the Well-Being of the EMT-Basic discusses modes of
infection transmissions, standard precautions of infection control, and information
on Multiple Drug Resistant Infections.
*Illustrated skill sheets have been completely redesigned, providing easy-to-follow,
step-by-step photographs.
New to this Edition
*Content is updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines.
*Companion CD-ROM supplements the information in the text with interactive case
studies, skill challenges, review questions, and visual exercises.
*"Nuts and Bolts," a new section at the end of every chapter, incorporates
a summary, key terms, learning checklist, review questions, further review resources
and U.S. DOT objectives - for a one-stop review of all key material.
*Expanded anatomy and physiology review at the beginning of each clinical chapter
aids in reader comprehension.
*Expanded information on altered mental status and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
offers totally up-to-date information on these developing topics.
*New chapters on Chest and Abdominal Injuries, Weapons of Mass Destruction,
Geriatrics, and a new appendix on Domestic Abuse.
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