Prehospital Emergency Care

By Joseph J. Mistovich, Brent Hafen, Keith J. Karren Ph.D., et al.

Book Overview

For courses in Prehospital Emergency Care. The most complete resource for EMT training Comprehensive in scope and student-friendly, Prehospital Emergency Care conveys the "WHY" behind the signs and symptoms students observe and the services they provide. Through a solid foundation of pathophysiology, students will learn to quickly identify immediate life threats and deliver excellent emergency care. The 11th edition continues to meet and exceed the National EMS Education Standards. It has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest and best practices for emergency medical services in the US, including conforming to the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Spine motion restriction, naloxone administration, sepsis, stroke screening tools, human trafficking, active shooter, domestic violence, and clinical decision-making with regard to oxygen administration are just a few of the updates readers will discover in this hallmark text. Also available with MyLab BRADY MyLab(tm) BRADY is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Learn more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab BRADY does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab BRADY, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab BRADY search for: 0134752325 / 9780134752327 Prehospital Emergency Care PLUS MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134704452 / 9780134704456 Prehospital Emergency Care 013470908X / 9780134709086 MyBRADYLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Prehospital Emergency Care

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0134704452
• ISBN13: 9780134704456
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 1552 Pages
• Weight: 6.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Emergency Care Book

Book was new as advertised, $15 cheaper than the school bookstore, and delivered promptly. Thank You, TMC

Perfect condition with speedy delivery

This book was everything that it was advertised as. Thank you for quick delivery.

the CD that comes with this is great

This book is very helpful and the CD that comes with it is very nice.

great for studing for your nathional exam

This book is great for school for your test during the week and clinials and great to use for your national exam. Some of the questions are from the book is worded like that in the national exam.

Street Corner University

Brady - Prehospital Emergency Care, I have my own preference, I always read. This is the best Prentice Hall Product and have sixth edition. Text contains clear, step-by-step to education, picture or diagram is explanations with understandable material that is comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging enough to prepare , real on-the-job situations and attractive price. Best-selling. It¡¦s because this book is not only suitable for EMT ¡V Basic. It¡¦s suitable for all. People want to study in any time, any elsewhere of life support. This book was considered the all resource for medical and trauma emergencies.In this book train students to do thorough patient assessment. Because patient assessment is very important, use limit resource to save unlimit life. I think this book is leadership on this area. And expanded to include even more full-color art and photos of procedures and updated equipment, as well as new flowcharts illustrating assessment and care steps for various emergency situations. The authors also bring students up to date on new protocols that summarize cardiac arrest, pediatric emergencies, as well as many other crisis conditions. NEW twenty-six new assessment flowcharts illustrate care steps for breathing difficulty, cardiac compromise, diabetic emergencies, bleeding and shock, burns, head injuries, newborn resuscitation, and many more. NEW assessment protocols summarize emergency care for cardiac arrest, stroke, allergic reaction, near-drowning, abdominal injuries, and pediatric emergencies, among others. In-depth patient assessment-based approach presented in a clear, logical format. Case studies integrated throughout the text. Comprehensive, step-by-step coverage meets and exceeds the requirements of the D.O.T. EMT-B curriculum. NEW¡XNew, reader-friendly design highlights key information. Basic Life Support review and National Registry Skill Sheets are included. BLS review helps students recall material that should previously have been covered. National Registry Review Sheets help students prepare for the test they must pass to be certified EMT-B's.The best innovative is provide weblinks with interactive education. Contains chapter-by-chapter review quizzes, message boards, chat rooms, and additional student and instructor resources. And ¡§Web Watch¡¨ icons throughout the text direct students to current websites that offer further discussion of chapter topics. I believe that is great imporve!