Mosby's EMT-basic Textbook 2011

The 2011 Edition now reflects the new 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. This straightforward EMT-Basic textbook follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic closer than any other textbook. It includes four new chapters, as well as supplemental information requested by instructors. The clear, easy-to-read writing style and visually engaging design make this text a favorite among EMT-Basic students. Plus, an all-new companion DVD, featuring all of the skill sequences contained in the textbook, is included. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. New to this edition * Content is updated to reflect the new 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. * 198 new and updated illustrations - for a total of 680 illustrations * New information on HIPAA, current CDC and OSHA specifications, and updated equipment. * Four new chapters: Assisting with ALS, Geriatrics, Tactical Emergency Medical Support, and Weapons of Mass Destruction. These new chapters present information EMT-Basics need to know to be prepared for the field and not detailed in the NSC. * A companion DVD, included with the textbook, offers an exciting alternative tool for students to learn skills. The DVD contains all of the skill sequences in the textbook. * Each chapter contains supplemental information not in the NSC. For example, Respiratory Emergencies (Chapter 18) now includes information about emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma not found in the NSC. * Expanded! Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Care includes more detailed information about how to work with police officers and firefighters. * Expanded! Chapter 16: Documentation is completely revised and updated. * Expanded! Chapter 32: Ambulance Operations includes more detailed information about air medical transport and helicopter safety. By Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, Professor and Director, Emergency Medicine Program, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Research Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Director, Office of Education and International Emergency Medicine, Center for Emergency Medicine; Tom Platt, MEd, NREMT-P, CCEMTP, Associate Director of Education, Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburg, PA, USA; Debra A. Lejeune, MEd, NREMT-P, Instructor, University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Center for Emergency Medicine Table of Contents: Division One PREPARATORY Chapter 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT Basic Chapter 3 Medicolegal and Ethical Issues Chapter 4 The Human Body Chapter 5 Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History Chapter 6 Lifting and Moving Patients Chapter 7 Assisting the ALS Provider Division Two AIRWAY Chapter 8 The Airway Division Three PATIENT ASSESSMENT Chapter 9 Scene Size-Up Chapter 10 Initial Assessment Chapter 11 Focused History and Physical Examination for Trauma Patients Chapter 12 Focused History and Physical Examination for Medical Patients Chapter 13 Detailed Physical Examination Chapter 14 Ongoing Assessment Chapter 15 Communications Chapter 16 Documentation Division Four MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES AND OBSTRETICS AND GYNECOLOGY Chapter 17 General Pharmacology Chapter 18 Respiratory Emergencies Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Emergencies Chapter 20 Diabetes and Altered Mental Status Chapter 21 Allergic Reactions Chapter 22 Poisoning and Overdose Chapter 23 Environmental Emergencies Chapter 24 Behavioral Emergencies Chapter 25 Obstretics and Gynecology Chapter 26 Geriatrics Division Five TRAUMA Chapter 27 Bleeding and Shock Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Injuries Chapter 29 Musculoskeletal Care Chapter 30 Injuries to the Head and Spine Division Six INFANTS AND CHILDREN Chapter 31 Infant and Child Emergency Care Division Seven OPERATIONS Chapter 32 Ambulance Operations Chapter 33 Gaining Access Chapter 34 Overviews: Special Response Situations Chapter 35 Tactical Emergency Medical Support Chapter 36 First Responder Procedures with Weapons of Mass Destruction Division Eight ADVANCED AIRWAY Chapter 37 Advanced Airway Techniques Atlas of Trauma Injuries Appendix A CPR