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EMT: Race for Life

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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!

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.

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.

EMT rACE FOR LIFE IS A GREAT BOOK AND I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT IF YOUR INTRESTED IN SUSPENSE AND INTRESTEDS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD .... VERY INTENSE BOOK....

As a working EMT, I have no idea what world the authors are living in. The stories are all "dumbed down" to match about a third-grader's understanding, and many don't even make sense to someone with the slightest bit of medical training. I honestly don't believe there is any way that the authors ever ran a real call.
If you really want to know what it is like on the streets, stick to Peter Canning's series.

I can't belive people actuallt enjoyed reading this. this is terrible. I'm an EMT in one of the top rated systems in the world. This book, is not the best I've read. Although Pat and Ed are outstanding EMT's, they make the job sound like you just drive there, get on-scene and be a cowboy. I disagree with the reputation they give all public safety personnel.