Author: Mick J. Sanders
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 0323072755
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Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive learning tool for both first-time and refresher paramedic students. Coverage includes an overview of key subjects such as pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma. ALS patient care skills are presented step by step, both in the book and in online video clips. New to this edition are nine new chapters, many new topics, and 150 new photos. Written by paramedic expert Mick Sanders, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook follows the National EMS Education Standards and offers complete coverage of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic. More than 1,000 illustrations -- including 150 that are NEW -- accurately present different techniques and skills. Chapter openers, objectives and key terms set the stage for learning. Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills are presented step by step and in full color. Critical thinking questions help in understanding concepts and in applying them to patient care. A summary and a list of references in each chapter make review easier. A herbal appendix in the pharmacology chapter provides access to herbal content. Drug monographs on the Evolve companion website include Mosby's Essential Drugs, with instant access to comprehensive, up-to-date information on the medications that are administered by paramedics as well as those most commonly prescribed to patients. NEW! Nine new chapters and thoroughly updated content align the text with the new National EMS Education Standards and reflect the 2010 ECC (Emergency Cardiovascular Care) guidelines. NEW topics include coronary bypass, endocarditis, adult IO infusion, bird flu, new fluid resuscitation guidelines for trauma patients, drugs of abuse (Vicodin, Oxycontin), prediabetes, and management of hypothermia and drowning. NEW Show Me the Evidence boxes show the value and impact of evidence-based research. NEW Did You Know? boxes supplement chapter content with interesting and relevant information. NEW Look Again feature includes cross-references and specific page numbers for easy review of information that was covered in earlier chapters. NEW farm considerations in the Trauma section enhance rural practice with the kinematics of farm machinery incidents. Additional Critical Thinking boxes encourage the application of critical thinking skills to "real-life" EMS. Additional cultural considerations enhance your ability to deal with the issues of multicultural patients. NEW Advanced Practice Procedures in Critical Care appendix provides an overview of specialty procedures for paramedics who work in critical care settings. Revised and updated Emergency Drug Index reflects the new 2010 ECC guidelines with coverage of more than 75 emergency drugs, their dose and administration, onset and duration, indications and contraindications, adverse reactions, and special considerations.
Language: en
Pages: 1760
Pages: 1760
Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive learning tool for both first-time and refresher paramedic students. Coverage includes an overview of key subjects such as pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma. ALS patient care skills are presented step by
Language: en
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This money-saving package includes the 4th edition of Mosby's Paramedic Textbook and the 2nd edition of RAPID Paramedic by Sanders.
Language: en
Pages: 1760
Pages: 1760
This money saving package includes the 4th edition of Mosby's Paramedic Textbook and Workbook.
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Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines! This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career as an EMT-Paramedic. It includes Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Revised Third Edition and the Workbook to Accompany Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Revised Third Edition. For further information on each
Language: en
Pages: 751
Pages: 751
Thoroughly revised and updated, this easy-to-use study guide reinforces the basic principles and skills needed to successfully practice in the field. This exceptional workbook follows Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 3rd Edition, on a chapter-by-chapter basis in an easy-to-use, self-pacing format. Chapters contain patient care scenarios, multiple-choice questions with rationales, review questions,
Language: en
Pages: 362
Pages: 362
The unique format of this book differs from all other review and test preparation texts. The primary intent of the book is to serve as a study aid to improve performance on paramedic certification and refresher examinations. With this goal in mind, the text is written in rapid-fire, question/answer format.
Language: en
Pages: 1005
Pages: 1005
Completely revised and updated, this new edition of Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook incorporates the newest U.S. DOT EMT-I National Standard Curriculum. It provides information on all requisite U.S. DOT topics for EMT-I, exceeding U.S. DOT objectives for EMT-I training in many areas to provide a thoroughly comprehensive approach. Additionally, treatment guidelines
Language: en
Pages: 208
Pages: 208
Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias
Language: en
Pages: 645
Pages: 645
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
Language: en
Pages: 308
Pages: 308
This new book provides a comprehensive review of material covered in both the EMT-I and Paramedic national standard curricula. More than 1600 questions consist of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and discussion questions. Fifty illustrations form the basis for certain questions within the book. Other questions are written in a scenario-based format.