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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.

Division One PREPARATORY
Chapter 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT Basic
Chapter 3 Medicolegal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 4 The Human Body
Chapter 5 Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
Chapter 6 Lifting and Moving Patients
Chapter 7 Assisting the ALS Provider

Division Two AIRWAY
Chapter 8 The Airway

Division Three PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 9 Scene Size-Up
Chapter 10 Initial Assessment
Chapter 11 Focused History and Physical Examination for Trauma Patients
Chapter 12 Focused History and Physical Examination for Medical Patients
Chapter 13 Detailed Physical Examination
Chapter 14 Ongoing Assessment
Chapter 15 Communications
Chapter 16 Documentation

Division Four MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES AND OBSTRETICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 17 General Pharmacology
Chapter 18 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 20 Diabetes and Altered Mental Status
Chapter 21 Allergic Reactions
Chapter 22 Poisoning and Overdose
Chapter 23 Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 24 Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter 25 Obstretics and Gynecology
Chapter 26 Geriatrics

Division Five TRAUMA
Chapter 27 Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 29 Musculoskeletal Care
Chapter 30 Injuries to the Head and Spine

Division Six INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Chapter 31 Infant and Child Emergency Care

Division Seven OPERATIONS
Chapter 32 Ambulance Operations
Chapter 33 Gaining Access
Chapter 34 Overviews: Special Response Situations
Chapter 35 Tactical Emergency Medical Support
Chapter 36 First Responder Procedures with Weapons of Mass Destruction

Division Eight ADVANCED AIRWAY
Chapter 37 Advanced Airway Techniques

Atlas of Trauma Injuries
Appendix A CPR