Streetmedic's Handbook [Paperback]

Owen T. Traynor (Author), Patrick R. Coonan (Author), Thomas J. Rahilly (Author), Jonathan S. Rubens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0803600127 | ISBN-13: 978-0803600126 | Edition: 1

This street-wise guide puts important emergency information at your fingertips. It summarizes important facts about 45 of the most commonly encountered emergencies by symptom and helps you develop an appropriate treatment plan-logically and quickly. Each emergency is organized by: presentation of problem, immediate concerns, important history, differential diagnosis, key physical findings and treatment plan. This indispensable tool also reviews special situations, procedures, and medicolegal documentation. (EMS, paramedic, reference, history, documentation, presentation, treatment, emergencies)

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About the Author

Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assistant Dean, School of Nursing; Director, Critical Care Program, Columbia University, New York, New York.

Chief Instructor, Nassau County EMS Academy, Plainview, NY.

Regional Emergency Physicians, P.A. Emergency Department, High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803600127
• ISBN-13: 978-0803600126
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #509,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, October 21, 1998

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Ron Schmitt ([e-mail]) (Ellensburg, Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streetmedic's Handbook (Paperback)

This book is so cool, I've bought it twice (to replace one that was stolen). This book is clear, easy-to-read, and concise in a way that allows you to review a chapter on the way to the call. The first chapter on abdominal pain will show you the value of such a text. And it's small size makes it easy to carry, and the cover's tough, too. All considered, a damn fine book for EMS

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Streetmedic's Handbook., October 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Streetmedic's Handbook (Paperback)

Well, I have to say...I'm duly impressed. It's not often that I find a medical reference book that is as clear, concise, and step-by-step as this one. Even though it's geared towards the EMT-P, it could be a very helpful guide to anyone in health-related fields...from trauma nurse to home health aide to first responder. Although the book does assume you have the basic knowledge of the advance EMT, it can contain valuable insight for all. It's also well organized; it's easy to look something up and find your information in a short time.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For All EMS personnel, December 16, 2000

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"ffscott6" (suburbs of Philadelphia, Pa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streetmedic's Handbook (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, used it in conjunction with my paramedic classes, keep it with me while on duty, and find it a great refresher. The format is simple and straight forward and written as you might encounter an incident. I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Traynor and several of the reviewers noted in the book. Dr. Traynor also taught the patient assesment segment of my EMTP class and some other reviewers also taught in our medic class. I recommend this book to everyone in EMS and am waiting for the second edition!! Thank you Dr. Traynor, et al