Advanced Medical Life Support: A Practical Approach to Adult Medical Emergencies

Dalton, Alice; Limmer, Daniel; Mistovich, Joseph J.; Werman, Howard A.

ISBN 10: 0131723405 / ISBN 13: 9780131723405

Published by Pearson (edition 3), 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Advanced Medical Life Support: A Practical Approach to Adult Medical Emergencies
• Publisher: Pearson (edition 3)
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131723405
• ISBN 13: 9780131723405
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Going above and beyond the new DOT curriculum, this book offers a high level–yet practical–approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of adult medical emergencies. Each well-illustrated chapter discusses realistic methods that a seasoned EMS practitioner would use–moving from assessment-based procedures with initial management of the threats, to field diagnosis and management of treatable underlying causes. Includes real-world case studies. Assumes a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies. Assessment of the Medical Patient. Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Therapy. IV Access and Medication Administration. Hypoperfusion (Shock). Dyspnea. Chest Pain. Altered Mental Status. Acute Abdominal Pain. Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Seizures and Seizure Disorders. Syncope. Headache, Nausea, and Vomiting. Case Studies. For EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and others involved in emergency medical care.

About the Author

Twink Dalton is a nurse and a paramedic. She worked as an Emergency Department nurse, worked with EMS training programs, was a trauma coordinator and worked with the Omaha Fire Department and Pridemark Paramedic Services. She is now the Director of the EMS Division of the Mountain View Fire Protection District. Twink lectures nationally and is a well known author.