ISBN-10: 0323012906
ISBN-13: 9780323012904
Bridges The Gap Between The New EMT
Basic And Paramedic Training Levels.
Intermediate EMT Level
ISBN: 0323012906
Author(s): Bruce R. Shade, Mikel Rothenburg, Elizabeth Wertz, Shirley Jones, Thomas Collins
ISBN: 0323012906
Cover: Softback
Pages: 550
Edition: 2nd
Published: 2002
Completely revised and updated, this new edition of Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook incorporates the newest requirements. It provides information on many topics and training in many areas to provide a thoroughly comprehensive approach. Additionally, treatment guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care have been updated to reflect the most current 2000 guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care.
Updates
Organisation following the latest 1999 US DOT EMT-I curriculum - 10 new chapters in all
The latest information on medication administration and state of the art tools, technology, and procedures
Revised treatment for emergency cardiovascular care reflecting the most current 2000 guidelines
All new case histories with follow up
Skill steps ordered to mirror the National Registry of EMTs skill testing sheets for realistic practice and preperation
Greatly expanded IV chapter providing the most comprahensive venous access coverage of any EMS text
Expanded Airway chapter covering the updated cardiovascular care guidelines for maintenance and ventilatory support of endotracheal tubes and much more
New, illustrated step-by-step procedures
More coverage of ECG dysrhythmia interpretation
New appendixes on Medical Terminology, Glucagon, Thiamine, and Airway Procedures, More than 220 new full color illustrations
Other Features
Helpful Hints boxes identify nice to know information for a deeper understanding of concepts and skills
Clinical Notes boxes provide background information from a clinical perspective
Street Wise boxes call attention to information that will help the EMT-I become more efficient in delivering emergency field care
Detailed Case Studies presented at the start of every chapter and concluded at the end show the application of chapter content and the continuum of care.
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