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EMS & Fire Science (Brady)



Advanced Medical Life Support: A Practical Approach to Adult Medical Emergencies
Irene Dalton,

Headteacher of Wombwell High School, Barnsley and Editor of the Journal of -

Daniel Limmer, EMT-P
Joseph J. Mistovich, Youngstown State University
Howard Werman

ISBN-10: 0835951790
ISBN-13: 9780835951791

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 480 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $60.00
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For paramedic, emergency department nursing, and advanced EMS training courses in adult medical emergencies. This ground-breaking book offers a practical approach to adult medical emergencies. It is designed to provide students with pragmatic approaches to applying their knowledge at the scene of commonly encountered medical emergencies.

  • Chapters move from assessment-based procedures with initial management of life threats to field diagnosis and management of treatable, underlying causes.
  • Introductory chapters cover assessment, airway management, oxygenation, and ventilation, as well as venous access and medication administration.
  • Medical complaint chapters provide an integrated approach to patient care with coverage of the following—

    • Shock, dyspnea, chest pain, altered neurological status, acute abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, seizures, syncope, and others.

  • Terms and definitions, key ideas, and summaries are highlighted in the margins.
  • Each chapter contains a case study, an end-of-chapter case study follow-up, and “Further Reading” bibliography.
  • A final “Case Studies” chapter invites students to bring together information from all prior chapters, and apply it to a variety of patients in hypothetical situations.
  • Full-color drawings and photographs.
  • Appendices on pharmacology and normal lab data.
  • Each chapter discusses realistic methods that a seasoned EMS practitioner would use.



1. Assessment and Initial Management of the Medical Patient.


2. Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Therapy.


3. Venous Access and Medication Administration.


4. Hypoperfusion (Shock).


5. Dyspnea, Respiratory Distress, or Respiratory Failure.


6. Chest Pain.


7. Altered Mental Status.


8. Acute Abdominal Pain.


9. Gastrointestinal Bleeding.


10. Seizures and Seizure Disorders.


11. Syncope.


12. Headache, Nausea, and Vomiting.


13. Putting It All Together: Case Studies.


Appendix A: Pharmacology Index.


Appendix B: Normal Lab Data.


Appendic C: Anatomy and Physiology Illustrations.

    For courses in Advanced Medical Life Support, Paramedic, Continuing Education and In-Service Training. Can be used for the NAEMT AMLS course and is also a perfect compliment to the medical sections of a paramedic course.

    Going well beyond the new DOT paramedic curriculum, this text offers a high level—yet practical—approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of adult medical emergencies. Each chapter discusses realistic methods that a seasoned EMS practitioner would use—moving from assessment-based procedures with initial management of the threats, to field diagnosis and management of treatable underlying causes. Assumes a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies.

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    Dalton, Limmer, Mistovich & Werman
    © 2003 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 515 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130986321 | ISBN-13: 9780130986320
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For courses in Advanced Medical Life Support, Paramedic, Continuing Education and In-Service Training. Can be used for the NAEMT AMLS course and is also a perfect compliment to the medical sections of a paramedic course.

    Going well beyond the DOT paramedic curriculum, this text offers a high level–yet practical–approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of adult medical emergencies. Each chapter discusses realistic methods that a seasoned EMS practitioner would use–moving from assessment-based procedures with initial management of the threats, to field diagnosis and management of treatable underlying causes. Assumes a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies.

  • 0131723405Advanced Medical Life Support, 3/E
    Dalton, Limmer, Mistovich & Werman
    © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 560 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131723405 | ISBN-13: 9780131723405
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  • Instructor's Jump Kit
    Brady
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 05/01/2009
    ISBN-10: 0135010764 | ISBN-13: 9780135010761


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