Prehospital Emergency Care - Softcover

Mistovich, Joseph J.; Hafen Ph.D., Brent Q.; Karren PH.D., Keith J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135028094 ISBN 13: 9780135028094

Publisher: Pearson, 2009

Synopsis

The most complete resource for EMT-B training, this best-selling, reader-friendly book contains clear, step-by-step explanations with comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging material that prepares and equips users for real on-the-job situations. With its use of the case study model, state-of-the-art scans, algorithms, protocols, and the inclusion of areas above and beyond the DOT protocols, this new, 9th edition of Prehospital Emergency Care prepares users for success. The assessment and emergency care sections provide the most up-to-date strategies for providing competent care; and the enrichment sections further enhance readers' ability to assess and manage ill and injured patients in prehospital environments. Topics covered include an excellent introductory section that contains an overview of the human body, baseline vital signs, history taking, and ethical and legal issues. Subsequent chapters cover the airway; patient assessment; medical, behavioral, and obstetrics/gynecology; trauma; infants and children; operations; and advanced airway management.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0135028094
• ISBN 13: 9780135028094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1584