Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook for the 1999 National Standard Curriculum

by Shade, Bruce R.

• ISBN13: 9780323045155
• ISBN10: 0323045154
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-23
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Specifically designed to correspond with chapters in Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook for the 1999 National Standard Curriculum, 3rd Edition, this helpful workbook is just what you need for in-depth study and review of essential concepts and skills covered in the book. Numerous question formats, critical thinking exercises, and case studies will build your knowledge and strengthen your understanding. Multi-format questions review specific facts, including matching, multiple-choice, and short answer questions. Critical thinking exercises test your understanding of key concepts. Case studies challenge you to put what you've learned into practice and apply your knowledge. Correct answers with rationales are located in the back of the book. ECG interpretation exercises and drug dosage calculation exercises are also included, providing you with a solid foundation for all of your exams and your career in EMS. All content has been updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. 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&P and ECG interpretation prepare you to respond with superior knowledge of these populations and situations. Provides coverage of current HIPAA regulations, updated drug information, needleless equipment, and more.

Table of Contents

Foundations of EMT-Intermediate	p. 1
Your Well-Being	p. 11
Medical-Legal Aspects	p. 19
Overview of Human Systems	p. 35
Emergency Pharmacology	p. 77
Venous Access	p. 99
Medication Math	p. 119
Medication Administration	p. 125
Airway Management	p. 137
History Taking	p. 177
Techniques of Physical Examination	p. 185
Patient Assessment	p. 211
Clinical Decision Making	p. 221
Communications	p. 227
Documentation	p. 239
Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury	p. 249
Hemorrhage and Shock	p. 259
Burns	p. 277
Thoracic Trauma	p. 281
Head and Spinal Trauma	p. 289
Abdominal and Extremity Trauma	p. 299
Respiratory Emergencies	p. 307
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology and ECG Interpretation	p. 319
Cardiovascular Emergencies	p. 359
Diabetic Emergencies	p. 381
Allergic Reactions	p. 387
Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies	p. 391
Neurological Emergencies	p. 399
Nontraumatic Abdominal Emergencies	p. 407
Environmental Emergencies	p. 413
Behavioral Emergencies and Substance Abuse	p. 423
Gynecological Emergencies	p. 429
Obstetrical Emergencies	p. 435
Neonatal Resuscitation	p. 445
Pediatric Emergencies	p. 453
Geriatrics	p. 467
Patients with Special Challenges	p. 477
Assessment-Based Management	p. 481
First Responder Procedures with Weapons of Mass Destruction	p. 489
Incident Command	p. 493
Tactical Emergency Medical Support	p. 495
Answer Keys and Rationales	p. 497
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