Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of EMT Prehospital Care, 3rd Edition provides a visually-rich, easy-to-read way to learn the EMT-Basic curriculum. Remaining true to previous editions, this new edition follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic. In addition to covering the essential points of the curriculum, EMT Prehospital Care 3e also goes beyond the curriculum in depth and breadth of content in all chapters, making this book an excellent choice for on-the-job reference.
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Features

Opening Scenarios and Case-in-Points are integrated throughout the text and provide a clinical frame of reference.
U.S. DOT objectives are integrated throughout each chapter.
Illustrated assessment algorithms provide a step-by-step process for learning patient assessment.
Treatment protocols summarize the key signs and symptoms and related treatment approaches for common clinical conditions.
Expanded information on the Well-Being of the EMT-Basic discusses modes of infection transmissions, standard precautions of infection control, and information on Multiple Drug Resistant Infections.
Illustrated skill sheets have been completely redesigned, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs.

Contents

1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
2. Well-Being of the EMT-Basic*
3. Medicolegal and Ethical Issues
4. The Human Body
5. Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
6. Lifting and Moving Patients
7. Airway
8. Scene Size-Up
9. Initial Assessment
10. Focused History and Physical Examination of Trauma Patients
11. Focused History and Physical Examination of Medical Patients
12. Detailed Physical Examination
13. Ongoing Assessment
14. Communications
15. Documentation
16. General Pharmacology
17. Respiratory Emergencies
18. Cardiovascular Emergencies 19. Altered Mental Status 8
20. Allergies
21. Poisonings and Overdoses
22. Environmental Emergencies
23. Behavioral Emergencies
24. Obstetrics and Gynecology
25. Bleeding and Shock
26. Soft Tissue Injuries
27. Chest and Abdominal Injuries**
28. Musculoskeletal Care
29. Injuries to the Head and Spine
30. Infants and Children
31. Ambulance Operations
32. Gaining Access
33. Disasters and Hazardous Materials
34. Advanced Airway Management
35. Weapons of Mass Destruction**
36. Geriatrics**
Appendix A: Infection Control Guidelines for Prehospital Care Services
Appendix B: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*
Appendix C: Maintenance of Intravenous Lines
Appendix D: Domestic Abuse**
Appendix E: National Registry Skill Sheets