McGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedic, Second Edition

by DiPrima, Jr., Peter A.; Benedetto, Jr., George

• ISBN13: 9780071752015
• ISBN10: 0071752013
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Summary

Have the edge on exam day with this complete EMT-Paramedic study package -- updated to reflect the new national standardIncludes online practice exam with over 600 questionsIf you want to score high on the EMT-Paramedic exam, you'll wantMcGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedic. This essential guide helps you think through pre-hospital medicine while covering the most commonly tested information. Each chapter begins with a clinical scenario, followed by a bulleted overview of key topics. You'll also find a complete practice exam included in the book as well as online to simulate the test-taking experience. More than any other guide,McGraw-Hill's EMT-Paramedicboosts your confidence--and your chances for success.Features: Reflects the recently updated National Standard Curriculum released in Spring 2010 NEW chapters on Capnography and Understanding Blood Gases NEW 12-lead ECG images Comprehensive overview of all major content areas featured on the exam, including airway management, patient assessment, trauma, medical issues, special considerations, and operations High-yield chapters that include cases, bulleted content review with margin notes, and Q&As Practice exam included at the end of the book Robust online question bank helps simulate the computerized testing format and prepare you for exam day. Expert authorship from two experienced EMT instructors who zero-in on exactly what you need to know in order to passThe content you need to ace the exam: Exam Preparation Tips;Preparatory;Airway;Patient Assessment;Trauma;Medical Emergencies;Special Considerations;Operations

Table of Contents

Exam Preparation Tips
Section 1: Preparatory
Chapter 1: EMS Systes/Roles and Responsibilities; Chapter 2: The Well-Being of the Paramedic; Chapter 3: Illness and Injury Prevention; Chapter 4: Medical/Legal Issues; Chapter 5: Ethics; Chapter 6: General Principles of Pathophysiology; Chapter 7: Pharmacology; Chapter 8: Venous Access and Medication Administration; Chapter 9: therapeutic Communications; Chapter 10: Life-Span Developement
Section 2: Airway
Chapter 11: Airway Management and Ventilation
Section 3: Patient Assessment
Chapter 12: Patient Assessment
Section 4: Trauma
Chapter 13: Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury; Chapter 14: Hemorrhage and Shock; Chapter 15: Soft Tissue Trauma; Chapter 16: Burns; Chapter 17: Head and Facial Trauma; Chapter 18: Spinal Trauma; Chapter 19: Thoracic Trauma; Chapter 20: Abdominal Trauma; Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal Trauma
Section 5: Medical Emergencies
Chapter 22: Pulmonary Emergencies; Chapter 23: Cardiology; Chapter 24: Neurology; Chapter 25: Endocrinology; Chapter 26: Allergies and Anaphylaxis; Chapter 27: Gastroenterology; Chapter 28: Toxicology; Chapter 29: Hematology; Chapter 30: Infectious and Communicable Diseases; Chapter 31: Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders; Chapter 32: Gynecology; Chapter 33: Obstetric
Section 6: Special Considerations
Chapter 34: Neonatology; Chapter 35: Pediatrics; Chapter 36: Geriatrics; Chapter 37: Patients with Special Challenges; Chapter 38: Acute Interventions for the Home Health-Care Patient
Section 7: Operations
Chapter 39: Ambulance Operations; Chapter 40: Medical Incident Command; Chapter 41: Rescue Awareness and Operations; Chapter 42: Paramedic Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents; Chapter 43: Crime Scene Awareness
Section 8: Advanced Life Support Monitoring
Chapter 44: 12-Lead ECG; Chapter 45: Capnography-The New Prehospital Vital Sign; Chapter 46: Understanding Blood and Blood Chemistry
Answers to Cahpter Questions
Practice Exam
Practice Exam Answers
Index
Online Practice Exam at www.mcgraw-hillemt.com