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

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.

For 25 years, Basic Trauma Life Support has been a standard for trauma education for 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 all of the fundamentals that advanced providers need to know, it details the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, transportation of the trauma patient, and more!

Features Include:

• New - art program and design
• New - case studies with follow-up in every chapter
• Fundamental Foundations - These new boxes will help make the text even more student-friendly as they identify key information that a provider will need to have mastered in order to effectively treat their trauma patients.
• Pearls Located throughout the text, Pearls contain words of wisdom from experienced providers on tips and tricks of the trade, as well as things to watch out for.
• NEW - CD-ROM that will contain patient assessment video clips, a Pre-test, chapter questions and case studies.