Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook 2011 - Brossura

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

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ISBN 10: 0323085296 ISBN 13: 9780323085298

Casa editrice: Jems Pub Co, 2011

Riassunto

The 2011 Update now reflects the new 2010 emergency cardiovascular 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. It 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 2010 emergency cardiovascular 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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Product Description

Book by Stoy Walt A Platt Thomas E Lejeune Debra A

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Jems Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0323085296
• ISBN 13: 9780323085298
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 645