Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook (Softcover) - Revised Reprint (Mosby's EMT Basic Textbook)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9780323047661
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0323047661
Label: Mosby/JEMS
Manufacturer: Mosby/JEMS
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 672
Publication Date: December 19, 2006
Publisher: Mosby/JEMS
Studio: Mosby/JEMS
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The Revised Second Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac 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. The long-awaited 2nd edition 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.
- Precisely follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic.
- Prepares students for the National Registry EMT-Basic exam by providing information, assessments, and skills as exactly outlined in the curriculum.
- Introduces students to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives found on in the NSC.
- Features a straightforward and easy-to-read writing style - without being overly simplistic.
- Uses an assessment-based treatment focus.
- Includes step-by-step instructions within Techniques boxes for each skill.
- An abundance of illustrations, special boxes, and engaging chapter openers make the text visually appealing for students.
- Case Studies at the beginning of each chapter prepare students for the material presented.
- Principle boxes illustrate the general concepts underlying the skills.
- EMT Alert boxes highlight critical information for patient care and rescuer safety.
- Content is updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac 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.
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