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EMS & Fire Science (Brady)



Intermediate Emergency Care: 1985 Curriculum, 3/E
Bryan E. Bledsoe
Robert S. Porter, M.A., NREMT-P
Richard A. Cherry, M.S., NREMT-P, SUNY, Syracuse
Scott R. Snyder

ISBN-10: 0136140475
ISBN-13: 9780136140474

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 1040 pp
Published: 08/15/2007

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Intermediate Emergency Care: 1985 Currciulum meets the standards outlined by the 1985 DOT Intermediate Curriculum.  

The textbook has been completely updated to include today’s terminology, technology, procedures, medications, as well as the AHA’s 2005 guidelines.

Features include: 

•Chaper Objectives with Page References. Each chapter begins with a list of the objectives that form the basis of material. The page on which each objective is covered is also included.
•Key Terms. These appear at the beginning of each chapter, in addition to the page number on which the term is first presented. Also, they are repeated and defined in text margins.
•Case Study. These draw students into the reading and create a link between the text material and real-life situations and experiences.
•Key Points. In-margin points help students identify and learn fundamental material.
•Content Review. In-margin summaries of important material, giving students a format for quick review.
•Patho Pearls. Paragraphs offer a snapshot of pathological considerations students will encounter in the field.
•Legal Notes. Paragraphs present instances in which legal or ethical considerations should be evaluated.
•Cultural Considerations. Paragraphs provide an awareness of beliefs that might affect patient care.
•Procedure Scans. Step-by-step visual support on how to perform skills.
•Patient Care Algorithms. Present graphic “pathways” that integrate assessment and care procedures.
•Summary. End-of-chapter summary gives students a concise review of important chapter information. 
•Review Questions. End-of-chapter questions ask students to recall and apply principles learned.
•On the Web. www.bradybooks.com/bledsoe refers students to a web site where additional activities and information can be found.

Division 1   Preparatory

Chapter 1               Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT-Intermediate

Chapter 2               Emergency Medical Services Systems

Chapter 3               Medical-Legal Considerations of Emergency Care

Chapter 4               Medical Terminology

Chapter 5               Documentation

Chapter 6               EMS Communications

Chapter 7               Human Body Systems

Chapter 8               General Patient Assessment and Initial Management

Chapter 9               Advanced Airway Management, Oxygenation, and Ventilation

Chapter 10             Fluids and Shock

Chapter 11             Intravenous Access and Medication Administration

Chapter 12             Pharmacology

 

 

Division 2   Medical Emergencies

Chapter 13             Cardiac Emergencies

Chapter 14             Respiratory Emergencies

Chapter 15             Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Chapter 16             Toxicologic/Overdose Emergencies

Chapter 17             Allergic Reactions/Anaphylaxis

Chapter 18             Neurologic Emergencies

Chapter 19             Diabetic Emergencies

Chapter 20             Environmental Emergencies

Chapter 21             Behavioral Emergencies

Chapter 22             Gynecological Emergencies

 

Division 3   Trauma Emergencies

Chapter 23             Trauma Emergencies

 

Division 4   Special Considerations

Chapter 24             Obstetric and Childbirth Emergencies

Chapter 25             Neonatal Resuscitation

Chapter 26             Pediatric Emergencies

Chapter 27             Geriatric Emergencies

Chapter 28             EMS Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

 

    • In this newly revised second edition, the pharmacology information has been updated to include virtually every drug used by the EMT-Intermediate.
    • Written by the authors of the best-selling Paramedic Emergency Care, Third Edition, this text follows the current United States D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate. It offers comprehensive instruction in all EMT-I skills with a strong emphasis on safety and infectious disease precautions.
    • The text's informative, easy-to-read prose explains both essential and optional EMT-Intermediate skills so students clearly understand what will be expected of them as providers. A wealth of richly-detailed, full-color illustrations help them visualize the emergency situations in which their skills will be so vitally important.

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    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 03/01/2009
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