Health Care

   Calvary University

 Faculty of Health Care

Emergency Care

Book Cover

10th Edition

Daniel Limmer, Michael O'Keefe,
Harvey Grant, Bob Murray,
J. David Bergeron, Edward Dickinson
0-13-114233-X
Paperback
1104 pages
2005


Brief Description

For EMT Basic courses.

Emergency Care, 10/E has prepared more students to pass state competency exams and/or the National Registry Exam than any other text on the market with well-organized, clearly presented content, thorough coverage of patient assessment, an accessible reading level, high quality artwork, and outstanding skill scans of equipment and procedures. Case studies and practical tips from the field tie chapter concepts to real world applications. Each chapter sends students to the Companion Website where there are links to EMS-related sites. A new multimedia support package provides extra information to help students master concepts.

Features

  • Web Medic.
    Provides students with ideas for exploring chapter related topics on the Internet.
  • CD-ROM “Electronic Extras”—CD contains audio glossaries, Patient Assessment video footage, vocabulary builder games, quizzes, and more.
    Provides students with extra practice and information to help them become successful EMTs.
  • Free Companion Website—www.bradybooks.com/limmer.
    Provides students with additional online review practice and links to other EMS online resources.
  • Patient assessment, patient care sections.
    Familiarizes students with assessment and treatment for particular types of patients, disorders or injuries.
  • Critical medical and trauma patient care chapters.
    Prepares students for dealing with patients with simultaneous emergencies.
  • Street Scenes case studies.
    Enables students to apply information they have learned to real world situations.
  • Word on the Street chapter openers.
    Provides students with insight relevant to chapter topics written by experienced EMS providers.
  • How and Why segments.
    Provides students with extra background information for quick reference and review.
  • FYI segments.
    Provides students with information beyond DOT objectives so that they can broaden their understanding of topics.
  • Study guides.
    Provides students with lists, mnemonics, and summaries.
  • Scans.
    Provides students with key information and step-by-step procedures.
  • Special Notes—Pediatric Notes, Safety Notes, Documentation Tips.
    Reminds students of the importance of information regarding special situations.
  • Chapter review—Topic overview, summary, key terms, questions, and applications.
    Focuses students attention on key points in each chapter.
  • National Registry skill sheets.
    Provides students with practice of practical skills.
  • Updated airway chapter—Meets new NREMT curriculum module on airways. Detailed explanation of adequate vs. inadequate breathing with extensive new visuals to help student understanding.
    Provides students with the latest information on airway assessment and procedures presented in an easy-to-understand format.
  • Updated clinical information—i.e. Blood glucose monitoring, latest pediatric assessment and care information; emerging trends in EMS placed in FYI sections; expanded information on dizziness and syncope and more.
    Keeps students up-to-date with the latest clinical practices.
  • Pertinent new chapter added—Including Geriatric Emergencies; Weapons of Mass Destruction; and Abdominal Emergencies chapters.
    Introduces students to new or expanded information on relevant topics not previously included in prior editions.
  • Improved CD-ROM content—Including dynamic animations which allow students to visualize anatomy and pathophysiological principles, plus scenarios, practice quizzes and links.
    Increases students knowledge and understanding in dynamic ways.
  • Improved instructor support materials—New Master Educator slide series; updated IRM.
    Gives instructors new materials for their instructional arsenal.

Contents

I. PREPARATORY. 1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care.
2. The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic.
3. Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues.
4. The Human Body.
5. Lifting and Moving Patients.

II. AIRWAY.

6. Airway Management.

III. PATIENT ASSESSMENT.

7. Scene Size-up.
8. The Initial Assessment.
9. Vital Signs and SAMPLE History.
10. Assessment of the Trauma Patient.
11. Assessment of the Medical Patient.
12. Ongoing Assessment.
13. Communications.
14. Documentation.

IV. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

15. General Pharmacology.
16. Respiratory Emergencies.
17. Cardiac Emergencies.
18. Acute Abdominal Emergencies.
19. Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status.
20. Allergic Reactions.
21. Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies.
22. Environmental Emergencies.
23. Behavioral Emergencies.
24. Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies.
25. Putting It All Together for the Medical Patient.

V. TRAUMA.

26. Bleeding and Shock.
27. Soft-Tissue Injuries.
28. Musculoskeletal Injuries.
29. Injuries to the Head and Spine.
30. Putting It All Together for the Trauma Patient.

VI. YOUNGER AND OLDER PATIENTS.

31. Infants and Children.
32. Geriatric Patients.

VII. OPERATIONS.

33. Ambulance Operations.
34. Gaining Access and Rescue Operations.
35. Special Operations.
36. EMS Response to Terrorism.

VIII. ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT.

37. Advanced Airway Management.

APPENDICES. Appendix A: ALS-Assist Skills.
Appendix B: National Registry Skill Sheets.
Appendix C: Basic Cardiac Life Support Review.

REFERENCE SECTION.

Anatomy and Physiology Illustrations.
Atlas of Injuries.
Medical Terminology.
Glossary.
Index.

Companion Website

www.bradybooks.com/limmer

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