eACLS(TM) Study Guide

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The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians. The Board of Directors has identified values that serve as the guiding principles for the specialty of emergency medicine. These values, and the objectives that follow, are the foundation of ACEP's planning processes and Council and Board actions. The values of the American College of Emergency Physicians are: Quality emergency care is a fundamental right and unobstructed access to emergency services should be available to all patients who perceive the need for emergency services. There is a body of knowledge unique to emergency medicine that requires continuing refinement and development. Physicians entering the practice of emergency medicine should be residency trained in emergency medicine. Quality emergency medicine is best practiced by qualified, credentialed emergency physicians. The best interests of patients are served when emergency physicians practice in a fair, equitable, and supportive environment. Emergency physicians have the responsibility to play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation, and improvement of quality emergency care.The ACEP was founded in 1968 and is the world's oldest and largest and largest emergency medicine specialty organization. Today it represents more than 28,000 members and is the emergency medicine specialty society recognized as the acknowledged leader in emergency medicine.

Stephen J. Rahm has been involved in EMS for over 30 years. He is employed by Bulverde Spring Branch Emergency Services—a rural department in South Central'Texas—where he holds the positions of senior paramedic, Deputy Chief of Clinical'Direction, and Co-Chair of the Centre for Emergency'Health Sciences. He is also a'faculty member in the paramedic program at the University of Texas Health ScienceCenter in San Antonio, Texas.Stephen has authored numerous books, articles, review manuals, and exam'preparation programs. In addition, he has served as a contributing author, content'reviewer, and consultant for a multitude of courses, programs, videos, and'textbooks.Stephen’s prehospital resume also includes work as a paramedic for Kendall County'EMS, paramedic at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, EMT program coordinator for'the U.S. Army Department of Combat Medic Training, and an extensive list of'lecturing and procedural workshops. Working fluently in both civilian and military'settings, he has presented at state and military EMS symposia.