Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care

Funk, Deborah, Scadden, Jules, Beebe, Richard

ISBN 10: 1435442172 / ISBN 13: 9781435442177

Published by Cengage Learning, 2009

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Synopsis:

The third edition of Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care offers a refreshing yet comprehensive perspective on Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education for learners, and offers a successful transition to the new National EMS Education Standards for EMT. A critical-thinking learning approach, with interrupted case studies introducing and concluding each topic, presents material in a practical manner. The book challenges learners to think critically, so you will be prepared to make smart decisions under pressure. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom. The book and supplements offer a rich learning solution for new EMTs of any background, and give learners and instructors what it takes to make it on the streets!

Review: This latest edition of Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care is a landmark achievement for the ever dynamic profession of Emergency Medical Sciences. EMS providers have advanced the knowledge and psychomotor skills in rendering care to the sick and injured within the past three decades. This text exemplifies the most current medical techniques and theory practiced in the field today. Each chapter brings to life the exciting career of street medicine. Students will comprehend the science which supports the foundation of lifesaving. Practitioners will have a reference text in which to research newly establish national objectives. Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care bridges the gap in bringing forth national level standards for a profession that must be practiced with great flexibility. This text is complimented with richly illustrated art and photographic images that demonstrate step by step instructions how to perform procedures on patients. As a student, you will gain the confidence required to handle all types of medical emergencies and manage injuries from basic to the most severe in nature. As the EMS profession progresses Thomson Delmar Learning will be there to prepare you for those new and exciting challenges. - Bruce Gadol (Southeastern School of Allied Health Medicine, Miami, FL)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3 Edition.