Pocket Reference for the Emt-B and First Responder - Softcover

Elling, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130981672 ISBN 13: 9780130981677

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2002

Synopsis

Shirt-pocket field reference covers topics including airway management and breathing, assessment, CPR, shock management, immobilization, and medical and trauma emergencies. This edition contains special skill pages for geriatric patients and pediatric patients, as well as an updated pharmacology section. Previous edition: c1998. Wire-spiral binding.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Pocket Reference for the EMT-Basic and First Responder, 2nd Edition Bob Elling, MPA, NREMT-B A "must-have" resource for every EMT-B and First Responder!

An essential resource, this handy pocket-sized field reference is written specifically for the EMT-Bs and First Responders. A skills performance check list covers topics that include Vital Signs, Common Medications, Abbreviations and Acronyms, Airway Management and Breathing Skills, Immobilization Skills, CPR, Anatomy Charts, and Important Phone Numbers. The new edition contains an updated Pharmacology section.

About the Author:

Bob Elling, MPA, REMT P, is a Professor of Management for the American College of Prehospital Medicine, a faculty member for Hudson Valley Community College Institute of Prehospital Emergency Medicine, and a paramedic with the Town of Colonie EMS Department. Bob has served as a paramedic and Lieutenant for NYC*EMS, Associate Director of the New York State EMS Program, and Education Coordinator for "PULSE: Emergency Medical Update:"

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130981672
• ISBN 13: 9780130981677
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144