The 60-Second EMT: Rapid BLS/ALS Assessment, Diagnosis & Triage (Paperback)

by Gideon Bosker MD (Author), Michael Sequeira MD FACED (Author), Donald Weins MD FACEP (Author)

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Product Description
Using care-based scenarios, this book helps emergency medical technicians develop an organized, critical decision-making approach to assessment and care of prehospital patients. New information on drug interactions, hazardous waste emergencies, and the AIDS patient is included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 259 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801678129
• ISBN-13: 978-0801678127
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EMS made easy, May 29, 2000

By	B. Dakuginow (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book for new EMS people or "old" ones. It gives a good review of interview questions, signs/symptoms, and the underlying process behind disorders. The reading is kept interesting with clinical stories, and a good breakdown of sections (e.g. tox, abd pain, chest pain, syncope, etc.). I like going back from time to time and reviewing the sections. Definately worth buying.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fresh approach and a must read for all EMTs and Paramedics, July 2, 1997

By A Customer

The 60-second EMT is a great book to use as a refresher or to reinforce what the textbooks and classroom have hopefully taught you. The book emphasizes the important and sometimes elusive signs and symptoms that our patients may present with in an easy to read format. The author's story-telling approach is(not a list of tables and endless paragraphs like a textbook)addresses each type of patient (respiratory, geriatric, chest pain, pediatric, abdominal pain, toxicological, etc.)and then offers a practical "60-second assessment" approach for each one in both ALS and BLS treatment algorithms/modules. I encourage every EMS professional to read this book. Whether you are new to the field or have "put in a few years" I think you will find that you learn something new or remind yourself of something you haven't thought of in a while. Enjoy!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for all new EMTs & Paramedics, October 14, 1999

By	MathWiz (UMaine) - See all my reviews

Although it's been over two years since I've read (and re-read) this book, I still remember it as being a very useful review. Although its story format is unique, it really doesn't detract from the very valuable lessons that this book has to teach. This is a must-read EMS review for all EMS personnel.