Advanced Medical Life Support: An Assessment-Based Approach - Softcover

National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323071600 ISBN 13: 9780323071604

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011

Synopsis

AMLS Advanced Medical Life Support is the only textbook approved for use by NAEMT's Advanced Medical Life Support course. It provides comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of basic and advanced concepts with an emphasis on critical thinking, leading to better outcomes for patients. The AMLS Assessment Pathway makes it easy to develop a treatment plan for specific medical conditions. No other book can match its in-depth coverage of advanced medical life support!

• Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and physicians; sends proceeds from the course to the NAEMT to support the profession; can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.


• AMLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), a well-respected international organization.


• The latest, most accurate, comprehensive information is provided by NAEMT and follows industry standards.


• Full-color illustrations and design make learning easier and more interesting.


• Coverage of basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments, and is suitable to both beginning and experienced prehospital care providers, emergency and critical care nurses, and emergency physicians.


• Expert U.S. and international reviewers ensure that the material is accurate, current, and universal.


• The AMLS Assessment Pathway makes it easy to develop a treatment plan for specific medical conditions.


• Chapter outlines provide a quick overview of each chapter's content.


• Chapter Goal and Learning Objectives show at a glance the most important information in each chapter.


• Key terms help in learning key vocabulary and reinforce basic concepts.


• Rapid Recall boxes highlight helpful mnemonics.


• Chapter scenarios put concepts into real-world context.


• Chapter quizzes include a variety of question types to reinforce key concepts and retention of information.


• Bulleted chapter summaries and Putting It All Together sections reinforce major concepts and tie information together.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323071600
• ISBN 13: 9780323071604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 545