Synopsis
EMT-Basics can
find themselves in critical situations that require advanced cardiac
life support (ACLS). Although EMT-Bs are not trained to provide
advanced-level skills, there is much they can do to improve the
quality of management and thus the patient’s chance for survival
by understanding ACLS and facilitating its administration by ALS
providers. ACLS for EMT-Basics familiarizes the reader with cardiac
emergencies and skills used to manage them.
Although EMT-Basics
are not trained to provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS),
there is much they can do to improve the quality of management and
thus the patient's chance for survival in a cardiac emergency.
When the EMT-Basic
in the field is faced with the decision of whether or not to request
a Paramedic unit, and when the Paramedic unit arrives, the EMT-Basic
will be a more integral part of the team due to the base knowledge
attained from this program. This text can be used in an ACLS training
course for EMT-Basics, or as a supplement in an EMT-Basic course.
Specific
strengths include:
A good review of BLS procedures (i.e. oral airway placement,
assessing the airway, etc.)
An in-depth explanation of myocardial oxygen demand versus supply
(surpasses EMT-B Curriculum)
Clear differentiation between angina pectoris and acute myocardial
infarction (AMI) disease processes (surpasses EMT-B Curriculum)
A writing style which presents advanced material in a manner that
is easy to understand.
Includes coverage of:
BLS
and ALS team approach
Prevention of sudden cardiac arrest
Airway evaluation and control
ECG rhythm analysis
Electrical interventions
Cardiac pharmacology
Challenging resuscitation situations
Legal and ethical considerations
Key
Features
Skill Drills - BLS skills related to ACLS care are presented in
a step-by-step format.
Quick Cases
- Brief case studies accompanied by critical thinking questions
that appear at the end of each chapter.
Training Tips
- Boxed tips that emphasize how EMT-Basics can further their understanding
of ACLS.
Key Points -
Crucial information is emphasized in the margin.
Key Terms -
New terms are bolded and underlined in the text, then defined in
the margin and also in the glossary at the end of the book.
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