When you see an ambulance speeding by, lights and sirens wailing, have you ever wondered what is happening inside? Have you ever wondered what challenges paramedics face daily? What type of calls they deal with? Well, now you will find out. Luciano Nisi has been a paramedic for over 15 years, working in both rural, and downtown, urban areas. He has seen it all, and now you will get a chance to experience it firsthand, as he takes you along with him.
Untold Stories of a Paramedic will take you right into the action of real calls. You will witness the heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping action of dealing with a stabbing, shooting, or overdose. He will also show you the humorous side to the job that offsets the grisly side. Luciano brings you with him in the Ambulance, as if you are right there, seeing, hearing and smelling everything unfold right before your eyes. You will experience it as he does, from the dialogue with his partner to his thoughts.
If you have ever wanted to know what is it really like to be a paramedic, this book will reveal it all.
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Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
mit Schutzumschlag
Illustrationen
Illustrations, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 222 mm
Breite: 145 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-2288-0151-1 (9780228801511)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Luciano Nisi immigrated from Italy to Canada as a young child. His passion for writing this book came about because of a desire to share his experiences as a Paramedic. His interest in being a medic dates to his full-time service with the Canadian Military. For six years he served as an Airborne Medic parachuting from aircraft with his medical bag, assault rifle and rucksack, taking care of the soldiers, he served with. He is also the author of Crossing the Line: How to Cross a land border Stress Free, and Trail Ready: How to Pack and Prepare for Hiking Emergencies. He is currently writing his fourth book: a memoir of his life as a soldier. When he is not writing, he enjoys flying airplanes, photography, and hiking in the backcountry. He currently lives in Abbotsford, BC.
