B T L S: Basic Trauma Life Support for Paramedics and Other Advanced Providers - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131123513 ISBN 13: 9780131123519

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

Textbook details the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and transportation of the trauma patient. Each chapter contains scenario-based practice questions, trauma photos, and tips. Also features real-life case studies. Previous edition: c2000. Softcover. DNLM: Emergency Medical Services--methods.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

For 25 years, Basic Trauma Life Support has been a standard for trauma education all levels of prehospital care. The Fifth Edition continues this tradition of excellence by retaining the strong patient assessment coverage that has made it a best-seller, while including new resources and the most current information. Completely covering the fundamentals that advanced providers need to know, it details the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and transportation of the trauma patient, and more!

FEATURES INLCUDE:

• New art program and design
• New case studies with follow-up in every chapter
• Pearls. Located throughout the text, Pearls contain words of wisdom from experienced providers on tips and tricks of the trade.
• NEW CD-ROM contains scenario-based practice questions, additional trauma photos, interactive activities, Inside the Body Media, and video clips.
• NEW Companion Website—www.prenhall.com/campbell—Tied chapter-by-chapter to the text, this website provides interactive student quizzes, complete with scoring and instant feedback, as well as a Syllabus Manager for instructors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131123513
• ISBN 13: 9780131123519
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Campbell John Emory