Emergency Pathophysiology: Clinical Applications for Prehospital Care - Softcover

Galvagno, Samuel M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591610079 ISBN 13: 9781591610076

Publisher: Teton NewMedia, 2003

Synopsis

This core textbook defines the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the disease states commonly encountered by pre-hospital care providers. The chapters are short, clinically focused and specific to the diseases, disorders, and traumatic conditions of critical interest to the EMT and pre-hospital environment. Each chapter identifies the appropriate drugs and management guidelines to be used. Designed to bridge the gap between EMT and the Physician in all emergent or acute conditions, the book includes management cautions and tips are highlighted throughout the presentation. The book is tailored specifically to the curriculum for EMT training.

About this title

About the Author:

Sam Galvagno completed an Internship in Emergency Medicine at St. Clare's hospital in New York in September, 2001, where he remained active in EMT training until he left for military service at the end of that year. He went on to serve as the Emergency Physician at Osan Air Force Base in Korea, before returning stateside to finish out his remaining term. After completing his military obligation he intends to pursue Postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teton NewMedia
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1591610079
• ISBN 13: 9781591610076
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 456