Mosby S Paramedic Textbook

Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive learning tool for both first-time and refresher paramedic students. Coverage includes an overview of key subjects such as pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma. ALS patient care skills are presented step by step, both in the book and in online video clips. New to this edition are nine new chapters, many new topics, and 150 new photos. Written by paramedic expert Mick Sanders, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook follows the National EMS Education Standards and offers complete coverage of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic. More than 1,000 illustrations -- including 150 that are NEW -- accurately present different techniques and skills. Chapter openers, objectives and key terms set the stage for learning. Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills are presented step by step and in full color. Critical thinking questions help in understanding concepts and in applying them to patient care. A summary and a list of references in each chapter make review easier. A herbal appendix in the pharmacology chapter provides access to herbal content. Drug monographs on the Evolve companion website include Mosby's Essential Drugs, with instant access to comprehensive, up-to-date information on the medications that are administered by paramedics as well as those most commonly prescribed to patients. NEW! Nine new chapters and thoroughly updated content align the text with the new National EMS Education Standards and reflect the 2010 ECC (Emergency Cardiovascular Care) guidelines. NEW topics include coronary bypass, endocarditis, adult IO infusion, bird flu, new fluid resuscitation guidelines for trauma patients, drugs of abuse (Vicodin, Oxycontin), prediabetes, and management of hypothermia and drowning. NEW Show Me the Evidence boxes show the value and impact of evidence-based research. NEW Did You Know? boxes supplement chapter content with interesting and relevant information. NEW Look Again feature includes cross-references and specific page numbers for easy review of information that was covered in earlier chapters. NEW farm considerations in the Trauma section enhance rural practice with the kinematics of farm machinery incidents. Additional Critical Thinking boxes encourage the application of critical thinking skills to "real-life" EMS. Additional cultural considerations enhance your ability to deal with the issues of multicultural patients. NEW Advanced Practice Procedures in Critical Care appendix provides an overview of specialty procedures for paramedics who work in critical care settings. Revised and updated Emergency Drug Index reflects the new 2010 ECC guidelines with coverage of more than 75 emergency drugs, their dose and administration, onset and duration, indications and contraindications, adverse reactions, and special considerations.

This money saving package includes the 4th edition of Mosby's Paramedic Textbook and Workbook.

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This is the ONE book that covers the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Paramedic Curriculum completely! Updated to reflect the 2000 guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care, this widely acclaimed second edition features many in-text learning tools such as Critical Thinking Questions, Tricks of the Trade, boxed notes, and more! Students rave about the Emergency Drug Index, dysrhythmias that are presented in Leads I, II, III, and MCL1, and user-friendly ACLS algorithms! You won't need any other textbook to pass your examinations.

Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook, 2011 Update, 2nd Edition, gets right to the point, giving you the basic information you need for real-world success. This straightforward text follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic more closely than any other textbook- making it easier to understand what you must know to pass state or National Registry EMT-Basic exams.A JB Course Manager resource is available to accompany this title. JB Course Manager is an easy-to-use and fully hosted online learning platform. For additional information, or to make your request, contact your Account Specialist or visit http://go.jblearning.com/JBCM.

Everything you want in a paramedic textbook for the Canadian classroom!Published exclusively with Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, this all-Canadian supplement covers key areas of concern for Canadian paramedics. The book includes three Chapters titled "Introduction to Paramedic Practice," "Injury Prevention," and "Medical-Legal Aspects of Paramedic Practice"; three Appendices featuring the Canadian Emergency Drug Index (EDI), the Canadian Triage Acuity Scale, and the National Occupational Competency Profiles; and a comprehensive Canadian Glossary.

This revised reprint is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Using a case-based approach, it offers the most realistic view of prehospital emergency care. This unique text is the only case-based text available covering all of the information needed for paramedic refresher and certification preparation and review. In a concise, user-friendly format, the text features basic concepts of patient assessment and treatment, incorporating anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in the context of actual patient encounters. Each chapter presents several real-life emergency scenarios. Questions and answers follow for immediate feedback. Unique! The only case-based text on the market today for paramedics who are recertifying or taking the National Registry exam for the first time. The case-based approach uses actual patient encounters for realistic learning and increased retention to make information more easily applicable in the field. The text relates anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to patient signs and symptoms to promote understanding at the most basic levels, which means a more thorough grasp of the topic and better performance in the field. Content overviews! Each chapter provides a brief summary of the subject matter and integrates the content into patient scenarios to maximize comprehension. Each case includes the final diagnosis and outcomes based on actual patient situations. Questions, Answers, and Outcomes in each chapter encourage critical thinking skills and help the reader appreciate the consequences of decisions. A concise, one-column design provides a user-friendly format. Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Two new chapters - Scene Management and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Updated throughout to reflect the most current research, updated pharmacologic interventions, and new treatment standards. Chapters have been organized in the order of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC).

Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Third Edition is a best-selling U.S. textbook currently used in many Canadian paramedic courses, ranging from Primary Care level (PCP) to Advanced Care (ACP) courses. This book is extremely comprehensive, containing everything in one convenient volume, and updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It is now packaged with an all-Canadian supplement, The Canadian Paramedic: An Introduction by Robert Theriault EMCA, RCT (Adv.), CCP(F), to cover key areas of concern for Canadian paramedics. The author is a Critical Care Paramedic, a designation not frequently obtained by Canadian paramedics. The topic of professionalism is thoroughly discussed in Chapter 1. Aileen Ashman, the primary author of Chapter 3, is a lawyer, registered nurse, and expert in the field, and comprehensively discusses the medical-legal aspects of paramedic practice in language that is easily understood. 70 - 75% of Glossary terms are uniquely Canadian in that a term has a different meaning in Canada or the terminology itself is different.