MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText Access Card for Emergency Care
14th Edition
Published on 14. September 2022
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978-0-13-547914-8 (ISBN)
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A standard in EMS Education for over 35 years - now with a bold, new approach and updated artwork and images
For over 35 years, Emergency Care has provided generations of EMT students with the practical information they need to succeed in the classroom and in the field. Using the National EMS Education Standards as a foundation, the text goes beyond the Standards to provide the most current, accurate reflection of EMS practice today. Multiple critical-thinking and decision-based features throughout help students integrate the need-to-know material of the classroom with the reality of being an EMT on the street. The 14th Edition has been updated throughout with the addition of more photos, fine-tuned patient care features, and significant reorganization involving the assessment, treatment, and care of children and older adults.
Personalize learning with MyLab BRADY
By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Designed for EMS students and educators, MyLab BRADY engages students with unique practice opportunities, while supporting educators with valuable teaching material.
Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson
If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the MyLab platform may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase.
For courses in emergency medical technician training and emergency medical services.
This ISBN is for the MyLab access card. Pearson eText is included.
A standard in EMS Education for over 35 years - now with a bold, new approach and updated artwork and images
For over 35 years, Emergency Care has provided generations of EMT students with the practical information they need to succeed in the classroom and in the field. Using the National EMS Education Standards as a foundation, the text goes beyond the Standards to provide the most current, accurate reflection of EMS practice today. Multiple critical-thinking and decision-based features throughout help students integrate the need-to-know material of the classroom with the reality of being an EMT on the street. The 14th Edition has been updated throughout with the addition of more photos, fine-tuned patient care features, and significant reorganization involving the assessment, treatment, and care of children and older adults.
Personalize learning with MyLab BRADY
By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Designed for EMS students and educators, MyLab BRADY engages students with unique practice opportunities, while supporting educators with valuable teaching material.
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Edition
14th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
20 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-547914-8 (9780135479148)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Daniel Limmer | Michael O'Keefe
Emergency Care + MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText
Book
05/2015
13th Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€177.84
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Persons
About our authors Daniel Limmer began working in EMS in 1978. He became an EMT in 1980 and a paramedic in 1981. Currently, he is a lecturer at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, and an adjunct faculty member at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine. He especially enjoys teaching patient assessment and believes critical thinking and decision-making skills are the key to successful clinical practice of EMS. In addition to his EMS experience, he was a dispatcher and police officer in upstate New York. Daniel works part time as a freelance photojournalist and is working on a documentary project photographing EMS people and agencies throughout the United States. Daniel lives in Maine with his wife, Stephanie, and daughters Sarah and Margo. He is a Jimmy Buffett fan (Parrothead) who attends at least one concert each year.
Michael F. O'Keefe is an EMT Provider Level Leader for National EMS Education Standards. He served as an expert writer for 1994 revision of EMT-Basic curriculum. He has been an EMS volunteer since college in 1976. He is a member of the development group for the National EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach and The National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Michael has a special interest in EMS research and earned a master's degree in biostatistics. He is a past chairperson of the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators. Michael's interests include science fiction, travel, foreign languages and stained glass.
Edward T. Dickinson is the medical director of the Malvern, Berwyn and Radnor Fire Companies in Pennsylvania. He was first certified as an EMT in 1979 in upstate New York and has been continuously certified as a National Registry Paramedic since 1983. In 1985, was the first volunteer firefighter to receive the top award from Firehouse Magazine for heroism for the rescue of two elderly women trapped in a house fire. Edward has a full-time academic emergency medicine practice at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, where he also serves as the Medical Director for PENNStar Flight. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. He has served as medical editor for numerous Brady EMT and First Responder texts. Edward lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he is married to Debbie and has two sons, Steve and Alex.
Michael F. O'Keefe is an EMT Provider Level Leader for National EMS Education Standards. He served as an expert writer for 1994 revision of EMT-Basic curriculum. He has been an EMS volunteer since college in 1976. He is a member of the development group for the National EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach and The National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Michael has a special interest in EMS research and earned a master's degree in biostatistics. He is a past chairperson of the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators. Michael's interests include science fiction, travel, foreign languages and stained glass.
Edward T. Dickinson is the medical director of the Malvern, Berwyn and Radnor Fire Companies in Pennsylvania. He was first certified as an EMT in 1979 in upstate New York and has been continuously certified as a National Registry Paramedic since 1983. In 1985, was the first volunteer firefighter to receive the top award from Firehouse Magazine for heroism for the rescue of two elderly women trapped in a house fire. Edward has a full-time academic emergency medicine practice at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, where he also serves as the Medical Director for PENNStar Flight. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. He has served as medical editor for numerous Brady EMT and First Responder texts. Edward lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he is married to Debbie and has two sons, Steve and Alex.
Content
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Well-Being of the EMT
Lifting and Moving Patients
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Pathophysiology
Life Span Development
SECTION 2: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATION, AND ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
Airway Management
Respiration and Artificial Ventilation
SECTION 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Scene Size-Up
Primary Assessment
Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices
Principles of Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Reassessment
Communication and Documentation
SECTION 4: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
General Pharmacology
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Resuscitation
Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
Allergic Reaction
Infectious Diseases and Sepsis
Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide
Hematologic and Renal Emergencies
SECTION 5: TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
Bleeding and Shock
Soft-Tissue Trauma
Chest and Abdominal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine
Multisystem Trauma
Environmental Emergencies
SECTION 6: SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges
SECTION 7: OPERATIONS
EMS Operations
Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management
Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication
EMS Response to Terrorism
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Well-Being of the EMT
Lifting and Moving Patients
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Pathophysiology
Life Span Development
SECTION 2: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATION, AND ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
Airway Management
Respiration and Artificial Ventilation
SECTION 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Scene Size-Up
Primary Assessment
Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices
Principles of Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Reassessment
Communication and Documentation
SECTION 4: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
General Pharmacology
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Resuscitation
Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
Allergic Reaction
Infectious Diseases and Sepsis
Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide
Hematologic and Renal Emergencies
SECTION 5: TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
Bleeding and Shock
Soft-Tissue Trauma
Chest and Abdominal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine
Multisystem Trauma
Environmental Emergencies
SECTION 6: SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges
SECTION 7: OPERATIONS
EMS Operations
Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management
Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication
EMS Response to Terrorism