Ems Legal Primer

Page, James O.

Health & Medical Law

JEMs Pub. Co

Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of EMT Prehospital Care, 3rd Edition provides a visually-rich, easy-to-read way to learn the EMT-Basic curriculum. Remaining true to previous editions, this new edition follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic. In addition to covering the essential points of the curriculum, EMT Prehospital Care 3e also goes beyond the curriculum in depth and breadth of content in all chapters, making this book an excellent choice for on-the-job reference. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
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<li>Opening Scenarios and Case-in-Points are integrated throughout the text and provide a clinical frame of reference.</li>
<li>U.S. DOT objectives are integrated throughout each chapter.</li>
<li>Illustrated assessment algorithms provide a step-by-step process for learning patient assessment.</li>
<li>Treatment protocols summarize the key signs and symptoms and related treatment approaches for common clinical conditions.</li>
<li>Expanded information on the Well-Being of the EMT-Basic discusses modes of infection transmissions, standard precautions of infection control, and information on Multiple Drug Resistant Infections.</li>
<li>Illustrated skill sheets have been completely redesigned, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs.</li>
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<li>Companion CD-ROM supplements the information in the text with interactive case studies, skill challenges, review questions, and visual exercises.</li>
<li>"Nuts and Bolts," a new section at the end of every chapter, incorporates a summary, key terms, learning checklist, review questions, further review resources and U.S. DOT objectives - for a one-stop review of all key material.</li>
<li>Expanded anatomy and physiology review at the beginning of each clinical chapter aids in reader comprehension.</li>
<li>Expanded information on altered mental status and cardiopulmonary resuscitation offers totally up-to-date information on these developing topics.</li>
<li>New chapters on Chest and Abdominal Injuries, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Geriatrics, and a new appendix on Domestic Abuse.</li>
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EMT Prehospital Care

Medical Books

HENRY

Allied Health Professions

This all-new, full-color paramedic field guide contains quick reference information useful for students and practicing paramedics. Perfect for the classroom and the field, this valuable tool is pocket sized, spiral bound, and water and stain resistant. Paramedics will use this full-color paramedic field guide again and again!
<ul>
<li>Complements ANY paramedic text book. </li>
<li>Includes management algorithms, emergency drug information, hazmat warning placards, spinal injury decision tree, crime scene considerations, tools such as the Glasgow Coma Scale and Revised Trauma Score, places to record frequently used phone numbers and resources, and much more!</li>
<li>Colored tabs separate and identify each section so readers can quickly locate information in an emergency.</li>
<li>Convenient and easy-to-use, this spiral-bound field guide lays flat, fits in a pocket, and is formatted for quick reference during an EMS call.</li>
<li>Emergency Drug Index Table provides generic and trade names, indications, and dosages for adult and pediatric patients.</li>
<li>Includes dose calculation formulas.</li>
<li>Common Home Medication Table includes generic and trade names, classifications, and indications.</li>
<li>Herbal Supplement Table includes names, uses, and important facts.</li>
</ul>

Rapid Paramedic

Sanders, Mick J.

McKenna, Kim D.

As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support courses, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the definitive resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of prehospital trauma - with new chapters on burns, wilderness trauma, tactical considerations, weapons of mass destruction, triage and disaster management, and environmental trauma - the 6th edition is the ultimate trauma text for any prehospital care provider! The 6th edition is also ideal for use as the trauma component of an EMT or paramedic course or as a general reference tool on trauma assessment and management. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.
<ul>
<li>Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, &amp; physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; it improves the quality of care (research is available); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.</li>
<li>PHTLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.</li>
<li>A consistent approach for every body region makes the book easy to follow and includes content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.</li>
<li>Airway, Thoracic, and Spinal Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format.</li>
<li>Scenarios and Scenarios Solutions are provided for every chapter to promote critical thinking and allow "real-world" application of the chapter.</li>
<li>More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>More comprehensive, covering ALL aspects of prehospital trauma</li>
<li>More thoroughly referenced than ever with the most accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information available</li>
<li>Information on Prolonged/Extended Transport added to all applicable chapters</li>
<li>Chapter on Burns provides an in-depth view of how to treat burn trauma patients.</li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM (new format) shows full-screen video clips of all airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS. Skills are even subtitled in six languages! It also contains information - such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of Nines, Parkland Formula, and Pediatric Vital Signs - to download to your PDA.</li>
<li>Chapter on Triage and Disaster Management addresses the multiple casualty incident in detail, whether the incident is as small as 3-4 people to a disaster involving hundreds.</li>
<li>Chapter on Weapons of Mass Destruction explains how to correctly react at the scene of an incident involving biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive agents.</li>
<li>Chapter on Civilian Tactical EMS describes how prehospital providers can support police operations, promote crime scene awareness, and apply PHTLS concepts to civilian tactical settings.</li>
<li>Chapter on Wilderness Trauma Care describes treatment of trauma patients in wilderness situations, including information on extended transport times.</li>
<li>Two Environmental Trauma chapters offer more information on a wide variety of environmental emergency topics.</li>
<li>8 laminated quick reference cards with helpful information such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, spinal immobilization, and more-they can go anywhere for easy quick-reference.</li>
</ul>

Phtls: Prehospital Trauma Life Support

NAEMT

Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specific to each condition.
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<li>Problem-based clinical scenarios illustrate the practical relevance of prehospital pharmacology.</li>
<li>Detailed drug profiles of 95 commonly used drugs present comprehensive data in a consistent, easy-to-reference format.</li>
<li>Full-color drug images familiarize you with medications for quick identification.</li>
<li>Medical Math chapter strengthens your dosage calculation skills.</li>
<li>Soecial boxes highlight useful, field-tested tips and strategies.</li>
<li>Legal Aspects and Risk Management chapter helps you avoid common mistakes made in prehospital care.</li>
<li>Study questions reinforce important chapter concepts and test your understanding.</li>
<li>Information about commonly prescribed over-the-counter medications and herbal drugs alerts you to important pharmacological treatment considerations.</li>
<li>Companion DVD includes 25 video skill demonstrations that guide you step-by-step through vital techniques and procedures and 23 medical animations that offer visual details of anatomy, physiologic processes, and procedures.</li>
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Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional

Guy, Jeffrey S., M.D.

This one-of-a-kind text provides you with complete, focused coverage of the 1999 National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Intermediate. Reflecting the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines, this outstanding text includes eight new chapters, as well as new content on HIPAA regulations, airway management, treatment of hypoglycemic patients, needleless equipment, new drugs, and more. On the accompanying DVD, watch skills come to life with up-close video demonstrations of 15 skills and 22 detailed medical animations. You can confidently rely on this text for the knowledge and skills you need for practice!
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<li>Helpful Hints boxes identify "nice to know" information for a deeper understanding of concepts and skills.</li>
<li>Clinical Notes boxes provide background information from a clinical perspective.</li>
<li>Street Wise boxes call attention to information that will help the EMT-I become more efficient in delivering emergency field care.</li>
<li>Detailed Case Studies presented at the start of every chapter and concluded at the end show the application of chapter content and the continuum of care.</li>
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<li>All content has been updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines.</li>
<li>New chapters on medication math, abdominal and extremity trauma, geriatrics, weapons of mass destruction, incident command, tactical emergency medical support, patients with special challenges, and cardiac A&amp;P and ECG interpretation prepare you to respond with superior knowledge of these populations and situations.</li>
<li>Updates on the HIPAA guidelines are addressed in the medical/legal considerations chapter to help you understand and adhere to the federal law.</li>
<li>New coverage of the LMA and dual-lumen airways has been added to the Airway Management chapter to explain timesaving devices for patient treatment.</li>
<li>Drug updates in the pharmacology chapter keep you informed of ever-evolving medication treatments.</li>
<li>Companion DVD provides video demonstrations of 15 skills, as well as 22 detailed medical animations.</li>
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Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook for the 1999 National Standard Curriculum

Rothenberg, Mikel A.

Jones, Shirley A.

Shade, Bruce R.

Wertz, Elizabeth

Collins, Thomas E., M.D.

As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support courses, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the definitive resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of military prehospital trauma with twelve new chapters, the Military Edition is the ultimate trauma text for the military! Tailored expressly for the military, this book contains nine military medicine chapters written by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care-the leading body that oversees trauma care. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.
<ul>
<li>Provides CEUs for First Responders, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, &amp; physicians; proceeds from the course go to the NAEMT and are used to support the profession; it improves the quality of care (research is available); can be incorporated into initial training or as a stand-alone continuing education course; promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.</li>
<li>PHTLS is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.</li>
<li>A consistent approach for every body region makes the book easy to follow and includes content on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and management.</li>
<li>Airway, Thoracic, and Spinal Skills are presented in a heavily illustrated, step-by-step format.</li>
<li>Scenarios and Scenarios Solutions are provided for every chapter to promote critical thinking and allow real-world application.</li>
<li>More information on kinematics than any similar book on the market.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>More comprehensive, covering ALL aspects of prehospital trauma</li>
<li>More thoroughly referenced than ever with the most accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information available</li>
<li>Information on Prolonged/Extended Transport added to all applicable chapters.</li>
<li>Chapter on Burns provides an in-depth view of how to treat burn trauma patients.</li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM (new format) shows full-screen video clips of all airway and spinal skills used in PHTLS. Skills are even subtitled in six languages! It also contains information - such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Rule of Nines, Parkland Formula, and Pediatric Vital Signs - to download to your PDA.</li>
<li>15 completely updated and revised chapters keep readers on the cutting-edge of trauma care.</li>
<li>Nine chapters specific to military medicine make this the ultimate military trauma text.</li>
<li> Two Environmental Trauma chapters offer more information on a wide variety of environmental emergency topics.</li>
<li>8 laminated quick reference cards with helpful information such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, spinal immobilization, and more for easy quick-reference.</li>
<li>A laminated, quick reference fold-out card covers CCC basic management plans.</li>
</ul>

Phtls Prehospital Trauma Life Support: Military Version

Providing the tools you need to succeed, Volume 1 of Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond offers a solid foundation for paramedic practice. A conversational, easy-to-read style simplifies topics and helps you master National Standard Curriculum objectives and meet the new National Education Standards. It includes a companion DVD-ROM with step-by-step videos demonstrating the skills in the textbook and more. Because this book corresponds to the National Registry of EMTs National EMS Practice Analysis, it provides you with the best possible preparation for the National Registry exam.
<ul>
<li>Unique! The new National Education Standards are referenced, as well as the National Standard Curriculum objectives.</li>
<li>Unique! This textbook addresses the tasks in the NREMT 2004 National EMS Practice Analysis, which is the foundation for the NREMT exam. </li>
<li> Four-part case scenarios appear in each chapter, and emphasize patient comfort and care: 1) an introduction sets up the scenario and asks questions, 2) the scenario continues, following the treatment of the patient and asking more questions, 3) the conclusion resolves the scenario and asks more questions, looking back on decisions that you've made, and 4) the summary answers all of the questions presented in parts 1-3. </li>
<li>35 skill sequences show each action with illustrated, step-by-step instructions. </li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM shows video clips of key skills in the book, along with medical animations, lectures, and skills video clips from other Elsevier titles. </li>
<li>Pediatric Pearl boxes call attention to the differences for pediatric patients. </li>
<li>Geriatric considerations are highlighted in special boxes to draw attention to the differences for elderly patients. </li>
<li>Cultural Considerations boxes highlight helpful tips for interacting with people of various cultures. </li>
<li>Paramedic Pearl boxes highlight important information from the text. </li>
<li>An anatomy and physiology review begins chapters as needed, and for specific conditions, those chapters also include a description/definition, etiology, epidemiology and demographics, history, physical findings, differential diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, patient/family education, and prehospital pearls. </li>
<li>Chapter Summaries are bulleted to help you review important information. </li>
<li>Key Terms are defined in the terminology section at the end of each chapter for easy review before exams. </li>
<li>Quizzes end each chapter, with answers and rationales at the back of the textbook. </li>
<li>Unique tools include a plastic heart rate ruler and a laminated 12-lead placement card. </li>
<li>A comprehensive index and 2,222-term glossary cover all the content in Volumes 1 and 2, allowing you to quickly find key terms and topics. </li>
<li>Herbal and drug indexes cover 50 herbal supplements and approximately 100 drugs.</li>
</ul>

Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond, Vol. 1

Aehlert RN BSPA, Barbara J

Providing the tools you need to succeed, Volume 2 of Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond completes the building of a solid foundation for paramedic practice. A conversational, easy-to-read style simplifies topics and helps you master National Standard Curriculum objectives and meet the new National Education Standards. It includes a companion DVD with step-by-step videos demonstrating the skills in the textbook and more. Because this book corresponds to the National Registry of EMTs National EMS Practice Analysis, it provides you with the best possible preparation for the National Registry exam.
<ul>
<li>Unique! The new National Education Standards are referenced, as well as the National Standard Curriculum objectives.</li>
<li>Unique! This textbook addresses the tasks in the NREMT 2004 National EMS Practice Analysis, which is the foundation for the NREMT exam. </li>
<li>Special topics cover paramedic practice in many environments from Farm Rescue and Wilderness EMS to Air and Ground Critical Care Transport and Tactical EMS. </li>
<li>Four-part case scenarios appear in each chapter, and emphasize patient comfort and care: 1) an introduction sets up the scenario and asks questions, 2) the scenario continues, following the treatment of the patient and asking more questions, 3) the conclusion resolves the scenario and asks more questions, looking back on decisions that you've made, and 4) the summary answers all of the questions presented in parts 1-3. </li>
<li>14 skill sequences show each action with illustrated, step-by-step instructions. </li>
<li>A companion DVD-ROM shows video clips of all the skills in the book, along with medical animations, lectures, and skills video clips from other Elsevier titles. </li>
<li>Pediatric Pearl boxes call attention to the differences for pediatric patients. </li>
<li>Geriatric Considerations are highlighted in special boxes to draw attention to the differences for elderly patients. </li>
<li>Cultural Considerations boxes highlight helpful tips for interacting with people of various cultures. </li>
<li>Paramedic Pearl boxes highlight important information from the text. </li>
<li>An anatomy and physiology review begins chapters as needed, and for specific conditions, those chapters also include a description/definition, etiology, epidemiology and demographics, history, physical findings, differential diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, patient/family education, and prehospital pearls. </li>
<li>Chapter Summaries are bulleted to help you review important information. </li>
<li>Key Terms are defined in the terminology section at the end of each chapter for easy review before exams. </li>
<li>Quizzes end each chapter, with answers and rationales at the back of the textbook. </li>
<li>A pediatric quick-reference foldout card is included with the book. </li>
<li>A comprehensive index and 2,222-term glossary cover all the content in Volumes 1 and 2, allowing you to quickly find key terms and topics. </li>
<li>A drug index covers approximately 100 drugs. </li>
</ul>

Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond, Vol. 2

Designed to accompany Volume 1 of Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond, this 2,219-item workbook provides practice and reinforcement of the key material covered in the textbook. Volume 1 of the workbook corresponds to the first volume of the textbook, matching the text chapter for chapter.
<ul>
<li>Chapter Objectives serve as a checklist for learning.</li>
<li>Multiple question formats include matching, short answer, multiple choice, true/false, labeling, drug dosage calculations, and case studies, testing your knowledge in a number of different ways. </li>
<li>Short-answer questions often show your strengths and weaknesses most accurately, because you must think of the answer entirely on your own. </li>
<li>Multiple-choice questions prepare you for this popular testing format. </li>
<li>Labeling questions help visual learners. </li>
<li>Case studies help you integrate your knowledge with real-life situations. </li>
<li>Chapter Summaries provide bulleted lists of the main points in the book and serve as a reminder of the material that was covered in Volume 1 of the text. </li>
<li>An answer key with rationales is included for all of the items in the workbook. </li>
<li>A glossary includes key terms from both volumes of the textbook, providing you with a comprehensive quick reference for unfamiliar words. </li>
</ul>

Workbook for Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond, Vol. 1

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