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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.025 EAN: 9780801678127 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0801678129 Label: Mosby Manufacturer: Mosby Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 259 Publication Date: January 15, 1996 Publisher: Mosby Studio: Mosby Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Purchasing the THIRD copy!This is the most fantastic book for new and old techs. I have purchased two new copies of this book and I am getting ready to purchase the third. Over the past 18 years of being an EMT, I have worn out one copy, nearly worn out the second-then, gave it to a "new" tech, now am going to purchase my third copy. I have recommended this book to multiple people. Every person who obtained a copy of it have raved about the improvement of their skills after reading this and putting the ideas in to action. ... Read More Rating: - A Must HaveA great book for EMT and Paramedics. Great insights in what and how to look at signs and symptoms during assessment. Don't be discouraged about the book being published too long ago. The assessment skills are timeless. It really will teach you how to do a through and rapid assessment and often make a diagnosis within minutes. I have been trying to find more books like this, and have yet to find any as educational. Rating: - Good stuff for New ParamedicsThis was a really good book to narrow down the key points of knowledge for assessment. It helps you look out for the major things while staying systematic. Really great book for New Paramedics who want to excel at their assessments. Rating: - One of a kind....A "Must Read" for every EMT and Paramedic who spends time 'on the streets'. It gives you the ability to focus on your assessment and minimize your 'on scene' time. Rating:  - Good book for reference on assessments.If you work in EMS and reading the textbooks on patient assessment, etc. gets a little dry, this book can help with getting the idea of assessments down. It is somewhat short and concise, and lays out the assessments in storyline format. The assessments in the stories are common ones most scene in the field (chest pain, syncope, etc.). The protocols used on the calls are also general and may differ from your area. Again, the main idea is forming a general impression, asking questions and picking up ... Read More 
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