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by: Ian McDevitt  
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.0252 EAN: 9781581602555 ISBN: 1581602553 Label: Paladin Press Manufacturer: Paladin Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 112 Publication Date: 2001-07 Publisher: Paladin Press Studio: Paladin Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: An experienced street paramedic gives a detailed crash course in the administration of emergency care under the most life-threatening conditions. Tactical Medicine is an excellent introduction to providing critical medical care when lives hang in the balance - both yours and your patients'. Learn the three stages of tactical medicine; the vital priorities of administering first aid under fire; the realities of setting up an efficient triage system; the must-have equipment and supplies for a tactical medical kit; the best methods for transporting your gear while on the scene; the differences between law enforcement and military field care; and much more. Whether you are a medic assigned to a SWAT team or military unit, an EMT thinking of entering police work or just someone who is interested in this dynamic field of medicine, you will benefit from this book. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A clever and concise description of TACMEDAs it is mentioned on the front page, this book is "An Introductory to Law Enforcement Emergency Care". No need to criticize the author about what was done because Ian McDevitt did it well. The content of his book gives a realistic overiew of what could be a TACMED job. Good enough to explain the different stages of tactical care involved when the "s... hits the fan". His book offers several valuable insights of the job. Protocols described inside the book are for general knowledge. ... Read More Rating:  - Very Basic and Bare Bones BookThis truly is just an introduction to Tactical medicine and I would only recommend this book to someone who has zero idea about what entails tactical medicine. This would be a good book for someone who is maybe interested in what a tactical medic does and what equipment they should carry. The book was very short and basic almost to the point of elementary. Rating:  - Not a good investmentAs a paramedic and Spec Ops medic, this book was a total waste. Anyone who doesn't have a far better understanding of tactical medicine (military or law enforcemennt) shouldn't be even thinking about operating in those venues. The book is written unevenly, has poor quality photos, virtually no suggestions on techniques and very uneven coverage of equipment. There must be a better tactical medical book out there, for a start "Ditch Medicine" by Coffee is at least helpful, if somewhat ... Read More Rating: - a good introduction for the platoon leader and the EMT-BI suppose that I should spit out my resume as well: I was a combat medic with The Infantry. When I got out I obtained a paramedic license and a BS in Biology, then I worked heavy rescue, and after growing bored I joined the Los Angeles Police Department and currently work in South Central LA. That being said, the first forty pages of the book were put togeather in a very simple to understand and systematic manner. Frankly speaking there was a great deal of filler information placed amongst ... Read More Rating: - REAL WORLD Tactical MedicineI serve as the Medical Director, ALS provider, and entry medic for a four county, seven agency regional tactical LE organization, as well as direct and respond with 3 EMS agencies and 1 SAR unit. In addition to this, I also currently serve as Medical Director for the Nebraska Panhandle Public Health Board and as Physician Representative for the Nebraska Panhandle Trauma Board. I also serve as Medical Director for the national SAR team in Belize, Central America, and consult for that government regarding ... Read More 
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