Emt Prehospital Care

Download or read book EMT Prehospital Care written by Henry and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New to This Edition Updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. New chapter on Abuse and Assault, plus a totally revised chapter on Patient Assessment that aligns with the new National Education Standards. Case-in-Point boxes feature real-life case studies that challenge you to apply related concepts covered in the chapter. Real World boxes highlight important issues involving geriatric and pediatric patients, cultural considerations, and on-scene information. Extended Transport boxes address the needs of rural EMTs by highlighting necessary information for long transports. More than 150 new photographs and clear, easy-to-read text make this edition clinically relevant, interesting to read, and easy to comprehend. A companion DVD includes video skills and medical animations -- publisher's website.