EMT: Race for Life [Mass Market Paperback]

Joan E. Lloyd (Author), Edwin B. Herman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 1998

THE FIRST TO RESPOND--
THE LAST CHANCE FOR LIFE . . .

From the home of a heart-attack victim to the twisted wreck of an automobile, from the scenes of violent crime to the sites of natural disaster, Emergency Medical Response Teams are in a nonstop race against time--knowing that a moment's hesitation can mean the difference between life and death.

Here are real-life stories from the trenches: A young mother severs her hand on a shattered table as her two terrified toddlers look on. A twelve-year-old girl swings on a rope over a steep gorge--and loses her grip. A domestic dispute turns deadly when a wife plunges a steak knife into her husband's chest.

These are just a few of the heart-pounding cases EMT men and women face every day. It's about giving hope and a healing touch; it's about pressure and precision and a passion for medicine. It's EMT: RACE FOR LIFE.

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THE FIRST TO RESPOND--
THE LAST CHANCE FOR LIFE . . .

From the home of a heart-attack victim to the twisted wreck of an automobile, from the scenes of violent crime to the sites of natural disaster, Emergency Medical Response Teams are in a nonstop race against time--knowing that a moment's hesitation can mean the difference between life and death.

Here are real-life stories from the trenches: A young mother severs her hand on a shattered table as her two terrified toddlers look on. A twelve-year-old girl swings on a rope over a steep gorge--and loses her grip. A domestic dispute turns deadly when a wife plunges a steak knife into her husband's chest.

These are just a few of the heart-pounding cases EMT men and women face every day. It's about giving hope and a healing touch; it's about pressure and precision and a passion for medicine. It's EMT: RACE FOR LIFE.

About the Author

Joan E. Lloyd, a former schoolteacher and computer systems specialist, is currently a full-time author. She has been involved in volunteer work as an Emergency Medical Technician with her local volunteer ambulance corps for almost ten years. Joan teaches first aid and CPR for both the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association and is a state-certified instructor and coordinator of EMT courses.

Edwin B. Herman, a former teacher and research scientist, currently edits and publishes a biotechnology research newsletter. He recently celebrated his twentieth anniversary in volunteer emergency medical service. Ed is also a state-certified EMT instructor/coordinator and serves with a nearby volunteer ambulance corps and with his local fire department's rescue squad.

Joan and Ed are the coauthors of Trauma Center, Dial 911, and Lights and Siren.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books (August 29, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804115451
• ISBN-13: 978-0804115452
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,814,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book based on real life EMT stories, February 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: EMT: Race for Life (Mass Market Paperback)

This book based on stories that the authors have had in the life as EMT's. They tell about their feelings when responding to the calls,what their treatment was, and what the outcome was. As any pre-hospital professional knows, there always isn't a happy ending.

This book is great for people entering the EMS field, or for those who have been in it for years. EMT: Race for Life will also let you know what it is like to be an EMT is a rural EMS service. This is the best EMS book that I have read in years!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, April 27, 2000

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Scott C. Allen - See all my reviews

This review is from: EMT: Race for Life (Mass Market Paperback)

I now have all of Lloyd and Herman's books. I am also a volunteer E.M.T. I read this book in approx. 2 nights. I thought it was excellent reading. I felt like I was right there treating the patients. If you are wondering what it's like to be a volunteer E.M.T. then this is book is a must read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 12, 2003

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M. Neuman (Rockland, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: EMT: Race for Life (Mass Market Paperback)

In the contrary to what some of the reviews say, I must say that this is a superb piece of writing by the authors. Being an EMT and an instructor, I would rate their skills, knowledge and professionalism as outstanding! I've also read their other books, all of which are of equal great quality.
Other books on this subject that I have enjoyed are: Trauma Junkie and Peter Canning's books.