Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (Paperback)

EMERGENCY CARE AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE SICK AND INJURED

The Twelfth Edition of Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured represents the most advanced EMT teaching and learning system developed to date. This comprehensive resource aligns with the National EMS Education Standards and the latest American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.

Designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and field application, this edition focuses on career readiness and clinical excellence. Students will find updated evidence-based medical concepts and an increased emphasis on the soft skills necessary for successful patient outcomes in prehospital environments.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage of the National EMS Education Standards and 2020 AHA Guidelines.

• Updated protocols for PPE and CDC guidelines focused on provider and patient safety.

• New Street Smarts features highlighting nontechnical skills for better co-worker interaction.

• Enhanced content regarding provider mental health, wellness, and long-term career safety.

• Evolving patient case studies that develop critical thinking and leadership in the field.

• Foundational chapters on anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for clinical mastery.

Perfect for EMT students, EMS instructors, and healthcare professionals seeking the gold standard in emergency medical education.

Product Details

• Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

• Edition: 12th

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: February 24, 2021

• Language: English

• Pages: 1672

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.2 x 10.8 inches

• Item Weight: 6 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1284227227

• ISBN-13: 978-1284227222