Description:Updated to reflect the most current cardiac information, the second edition of Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care offers a rich learning solution for EMT-Basics with the addition of four new chapters, this innovative book teaches EMT skills through problembased learning, an approach that presents material in a practical manner and promotes critical thinking. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book giving learners the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom.
Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care, along with the extensive teaching and learning package will help you turn book smart learners into street smart EMTs prepared for the challenges ahead. |
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Real stories from EMTs across the United States tell you how they responded to unique situations.
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Case studies teach you how to think critically and prepare to problem-solve in this fast-paced environment.
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"Street Smart" tips from veteran EMTs provide advice and perspective on providing care in challenging situations.
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Photographic layouts lead you step-by-step through essential skills with accompanying skill sheets in the workbook to help you gauge your progress.
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Double Talk highlights introduce medical terms and phrases and explain how to communicate this information to patients in plain language.
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"Ask the Doc" provides medical standards straight from position papers and research by the National Association of EMS Physicians so you will be up-to-date on the latest and most innovative information in the field.
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Internet links direct you to sources of additional knowledge and research.
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"Cultural Consideration" boxes draw attention to cultural issues that may impact patient care.
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New chapters on stroke, abdominal pain, responding to terrorism, and rural emergencies offer the most in-depth coverage of these important areas.
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The ABC's of assessment, Airway, Breathing and Circulation chapters appear together and earlier in the text so that this core knowledge is built upon and applied to each discussion and to specific emergencies.
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