Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook - Softcover

Stoy, Walt A.; Platt, Thomas E.; Lejeune, Debra A.; Center For Emergency Medicine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323047661 ISBN 13: 9780323047661

Verlag: Mosby/JEMS, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

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.

• Precisely follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic.
• Prepares students for the National Registry EMT-Basic exam by providing information, assessments, and skills as exactly outlined in the curriculum.
• Introduces students to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives found on in the NSC.
• Features a straightforward and easy-to-read writing style - without being overly simplistic.
• Uses an assessment-based treatment focus.
• Includes step-by-step instructions within Techniques boxes for each skill.
• An abundance of illustrations, special boxes, and engaging chapter openers make the text visually appealing for students.
• Case Studies at the beginning of each chapter prepare students for the material presented.
• Principle boxes illustrate the general concepts underlying the skills.
• EMT Alert boxes highlight critical information for patient care and rescuer safety.

• Content is updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines.
• 198 new and updated illustrations - for a total of 680 illustrations
• New information on HIPAA, current CDC and OSHA specifications, and updated equipment.
• Four new chapters: Assisting with ALS, Geriatrics, Tactical Emergency Medical Support, and Weapons of Mass Destruction. These new chapters present information EMT-Basics need to know to be prepared for the field and not detailed in the NSC.
• A companion DVD, included with the textbook, offers an exciting alternative tool for students to learn skills. The DVD contains all of the skill sequences in the textbook.
• Each chapter contains supplemental information not in the NSC. For example, Respiratory Emergencies (Chapter 18) now includes information about emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma not found in the NSC.
• Expanded! Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Care includes more detailed information about how to work with police officers and firefighters.
• Expanded! Chapter 16: Documentation is completely revised and updated.
• Expanded! Chapter 32: Ambulance Operations includes more detailed information about air medical transport and helicopter safety.

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Reseña del editor

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 are available.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Mosby/JEMS
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0323047661
• ISBN 13: 9780323047661
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 672
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italien