Mosby's EMT-basic Textbook
2nd Edition
Published on 30. November 2006
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-323-04765-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Revised Second Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. This straightforward EMT-Basic textbook follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic closer than any other textbook. The long-awaited 2nd edition includes four new chapters, as well as supplemental information requested by instructors. The clear, easy-to-read writing style and visually engaging design make this text a favorite among EMT-Basic students. Plus, an all-new companion DVD, featuring all of the skill sequences contained in the textbook, is included. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 680 illustrations (700 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-04765-4 (9780323047654)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Division One PREPARATORY
Chapter 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT Basic
Chapter 3 Medicolegal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 4 The Human Body
Chapter 5 Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
Chapter 6 Lifting and Moving Patients
Chapter 7 Assisting the ALS Provider
Division Two AIRWAY
Chapter 8 The Airway
Division Three PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 9 Scene Size-Up
Chapter 10 Initial Assessment
Chapter 11 Focused History and Physical Examination for Trauma Patients
Chapter 12 Focused History and Physical Examination for Medical Patients
Chapter 13 Detailed Physical Examination
Chapter 14 Ongoing Assessment
Chapter 15 Communications
Chapter 16 Documentation
Division Four MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES AND OBSTRETICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 17 General Pharmacology
Chapter 18 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 20 Diabetes and Altered Mental Status
Chapter 21 Allergic Reactions
Chapter 22 Poisoning and Overdose
Chapter 23 Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 24 Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter 25 Obstretics and Gynecology
Chapter 26 Geriatrics
Division Five TRAUMA
Chapter 27 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 29 Musculoskeletal Care
Chapter 30 Injuries to the Head and Spine
Division Six INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Chapter 31 Infant and Child Emergency Care
Division Seven OPERATIONS
Chapter 32 Ambulance Operations
Chapter 33 Gaining Access
Chapter 34 Overviews: Special Response Situations
Chapter 35 Tactical Emergency Medical Support
Chapter 36 First Responder Procedures with Weapons of Mass Destruction
Division Eight ADVANCED AIRWAY
Chapter 37 Advanced Airway Techniques
Atlas of Trauma Injuries
Appendix A CPR
Chapter 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT Basic
Chapter 3 Medicolegal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 4 The Human Body
Chapter 5 Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
Chapter 6 Lifting and Moving Patients
Chapter 7 Assisting the ALS Provider
Division Two AIRWAY
Chapter 8 The Airway
Division Three PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 9 Scene Size-Up
Chapter 10 Initial Assessment
Chapter 11 Focused History and Physical Examination for Trauma Patients
Chapter 12 Focused History and Physical Examination for Medical Patients
Chapter 13 Detailed Physical Examination
Chapter 14 Ongoing Assessment
Chapter 15 Communications
Chapter 16 Documentation
Division Four MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES AND OBSTRETICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 17 General Pharmacology
Chapter 18 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 20 Diabetes and Altered Mental Status
Chapter 21 Allergic Reactions
Chapter 22 Poisoning and Overdose
Chapter 23 Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 24 Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter 25 Obstretics and Gynecology
Chapter 26 Geriatrics
Division Five TRAUMA
Chapter 27 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 29 Musculoskeletal Care
Chapter 30 Injuries to the Head and Spine
Division Six INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Chapter 31 Infant and Child Emergency Care
Division Seven OPERATIONS
Chapter 32 Ambulance Operations
Chapter 33 Gaining Access
Chapter 34 Overviews: Special Response Situations
Chapter 35 Tactical Emergency Medical Support
Chapter 36 First Responder Procedures with Weapons of Mass Destruction
Division Eight ADVANCED AIRWAY
Chapter 37 Advanced Airway Techniques
Atlas of Trauma Injuries
Appendix A CPR