Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook 2011 - Softcover

Stoy, Walt Alan, Ph.D.; Platt, Thomas E.; Lejeune, Debra A.; Center For Emergency Medicine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323085296 ISBN 13: 9780323085298

Publisher: Jems Pub Co, 2011

Synopsis

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 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 2010 emergency cardiovascular 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.

About this title

Book Description

Follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic

About the Author

Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, Professor and Director, Emergency Medicine Program, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Research Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Director, Office of Education and International Emergency Medicine, Center for Emergency Medicine.; Tom Platt, MEd, NREMT-P, CCEMTP, Associate Director of Education, Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburg, PA, USA; and Debra A. Lejeune, MEd, NREMT-P, Instructor, University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburg, PA, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Jems Pub Co
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0323085296
• ISBN 13: 9780323085298
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 645