EMT Manual, 3e [Spiral-bound]

Michael K. Copass MD (Author), Louis Gonzales BS (Author), Mickey S. Eisenberg MD PhD (Author), Roy G. Soper (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721669654 | ISBN-13: 978-0721669656 | Publication Date: June 15, 1998 | Edition: 3

This Third edition of the benchmark field manual! Provides instant access to concise, specific, and easy-to-follow guidelines for virtually every emergency situation. A concise outline format presents the definition, acute cause, examination, and EMT management of each condition. Includes new chapters on pharmacology and geriatric patients.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 479 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (June 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721669654
• ISBN-13: 978-0721669656
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, easy to use field reference for the EMT, September 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: EMT Manual, 3e (Spiral-bound)

EMT Manual 3rd ed. does not replace the standard EMT texts currently in use. Instead it offers enrichment material for those EMTs interested in a higher level of understanding, and as a quick reference for practicing EMTs.

It is well laid-out and contains comprehensive information on a variety of ailments. You can find your information by either matching the patient's signs and symptoms, or by specific emergency. The list of common poisons, chemicals, street drugs, and prescription medications is one of the most extensive I've seen in this type of book.

It's limitations include a lack of basic child development issues that may be helpful to the EMT caring for the pediatric patient. It also recommends the use of rebreather devices for patients that are tachypneic...even though this is considered a dangerous practice today. Finally, the inclusion of tabs to quickly navigate to specific areas of the book would make it even more user-friendly.

Overall, it's a text worth keeping in your briefcase or on your ambulance or rescue unit.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great practical source., May 14, 2009

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Andrew Killoran (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: EMT Manual, 3e (Spiral-bound)

This book is a great source on the go. I became an EMT this past month and I bought this book after doing a lot of research. It was a great find. I use it in the Ambulance on the way to any call. It it a great quick reference. I really have nothing to say in a neg manner.