Going above and beyond the new DOT curriculum, this book offers a high level–yet practical–approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of adult medical emergencies. Each well-illustrated 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. Includes real-world case studies. Assumes a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies. Assessment of the Medical Patient. Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Therapy. IV Access and Medication Administration. Hypoperfusion (Shock). Dyspnea. Chest Pain. Altered Mental Status. Acute Abdominal Pain. Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Seizures and Seizure Disorders. Syncope. Headache, Nausea, and Vomiting. Case Studies. For EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and others involved in emergency medical care.
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Advanced Medical Life Support is the text on practical methods for adult emergency treatment. Designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage on-scene, adult medical emergencies, each chapter moves from assessment-based procedures to field diagnosis and management of treatable cause. Written by authors uniquely qualified to address the specific requirements of advanced-level EMS training, this is a complete and essential resource for seasoned EMS practitioners.
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- Highlights definitions, key ideas, and Clinical Insights in the margin.
- Introduces each chapter with a relevant case study and concludes the chapter with a follow-up to that same case study.
- Teaches critical thinking (Possibilities to Probabilities in Chapter 1).
- Applies critical thinking through interactive case studies (Chapter 13)
- Includes a Further Reading bibliography in each chapter.
- Contains appendices on pharmacology, normal lab data, and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
About the Author
Twink Dalton is a nurse and a paramedic. She worked as an Emergency Department nurse, worked with EMS training programs, was a trauma coordinator and worked with the Omaha Fire Department and Pridemark Paramedic Services. She is now the Director of the EMS Division of the Mountain View Fire Protection District. Twink lectures nationally and is a well known author.
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This is an excellent resource for those looking to go beyond the basics and enhance their understanding of the medical patient. Subject matter relates even beyond the medical calls. As a volunteer EMS provider, the day after reading about internal organs and referred pain, it helped to raise my index of suspicion of more serious injuries in a trauma patient.
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Very informative and at proper level,
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It's hard to find certain books geared toward medical professionals that is not written in lay terms. This book isn't the greatest I've seen but it's pretty good at providing the appropriate information at the level a medical professional would understand.
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First of all sign up for NAMET membership its 50$ a year and you become elgible for scholarships. The courses are advanced and often difficult to find since many people aren't certified AMLS instructors. SO This text prepares you for the AMLS course a two day course which has a written and practical portion. If you feel weak in your medical take the course or read the book. Its VERY worthwhile and you will learn something. Everything from skin to neuro with bits of info that sheds new light onto things you thought or were taught. Read the book and you will see what I mean. Its a medical book and how many medical calls does EMS get called for? TOO many. The book is designed to widen your view and include more differential diagnosis. Also to perform better history SAMPLE taking and perceptive to more conditions ie clinical signs/symptoms. 5/5
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