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EMT Recertification Exam Study Guide [Paperback]

Arthur R. Couvillon (Author)


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Book Description

October 1994
This book contains the essential information needed to pass the written portion of the EMT exam. Each bit of data is the "Highlited" information selected from relevant "Pre-Studied" reference material, for easy memorization. The book covers: Physiology, Anatomy, Nervous System, Altered Levels of Consciousness, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Patient Assessment, Dyspnea, Chest Pain, C.P.R., Strokes, Seizures, Syncope, Airway Adjuncts, Obstructed Airway, Diabetes, Non-Traumatic Injuries, Shock, Fractures, Splinting, Soft Tissue Injuries, Burns, Childbirth, Pediatrics, S.I.D.S., Behavioral Problems, Assualt, Abuse, Poisoning, O.D., Haz-Mat Exposure, Environmental Emergencies, Multi-Casualty Incidents, Communicable Diseases, and Legal Aspects. The book also contains actual "Skills-Test."

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"All of the subjects, that were on my EMT exam, were covered in this book." -- Firefighter/EMT

"I used this book to prepare my students for their EMT Exam" -- EMT Instructor

"This book helped prepare me for my EMT exam" -- Ambulance Driver/EMT

About the Author

Arthur R. Couvillon is a vetran Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic with nearly thirty years of experience. Art shares the knowledge that he has gained during this period along with research and surveys that he has conducted all across the U.S.A.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 204 pages
  • Publisher: Information Guides; 1st edition (October 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0938329774
  • ISBN-13: 978-0938329770
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,596,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The EMT's scope of practices include: 1. evaluate the ill and injured 2. basic life support/basic first aid 3. obtain diagnostic signs 4. perform CPR 5. use adjunctive breathing aids and suction devices 6. use various types of stretchers 7. control bleeding, bandaging, splinting, slings, and spinal immobilization 8. extrication and disentanglement 9. field triage 10. patient transport The National Registry of EMT's is the organization responsible for testing EMT's and EMT's on a national level. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mast suit, impaled object, simulated patient, primary assessment, field treatment, abruptio placenta, degree bum, constricting band, skin signs
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