MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText Access Card for Emergency Care

NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of the MyLabTM and MasteringTM platforms exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use MyLab or Mastering, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the MyLab platform may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. For courses in emergency medical technician training and emergency medical services. This ISBN is for the MyLab access card. Pearson eText is included. A standard in EMS Education for over 35 years - now with a bold, new approach and updated artwork and images For over 35 years, Emergency Care has provided generations of EMT students with the practical information they need to succeed in the classroom and in the field. Using the National EMS Education Standards as a foundation, the text goes beyond the Standards to provide the most current, accurate reflection of EMS practice today. Multiple critical-thinking and decision-based features throughout help students integrate the need-to-know material of the classroom with the reality of being an EMT on the street. The 14th Edition has been updated throughout with the addition of more photos, fine-tuned patient care features, and significant reorganization involving the assessment, treatment, and care of children and older adults. Personalize learning with MyLab BRADY By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Designed for EMS students and educators, MyLab BRADY engages students with unique practice opportunities, while supporting educators with valuable teaching material.

Table of Contents:
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Well-Being of the EMT Lifting and Moving Patients Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology Principles of Pathophysiology Life Span Development SECTION 2: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATION, AND ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION Airway Management Respiration and Artificial Ventilation SECTION 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT Scene Size-Up Primary Assessment Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices Principles of Assessment Secondary Assessment Reassessment Communication and Documentation SECTION 4: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES General Pharmacology Respiratory Emergencies Cardiac Emergencies Resuscitation Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status Allergic Reaction Infectious Diseases and Sepsis Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies Abdominal Emergencies Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide Hematologic and Renal Emergencies SECTION 5: TRAUMA EMERGENCIES Bleeding and Shock Soft-Tissue Trauma Chest and Abdominal Trauma Musculoskeletal Trauma Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine Multisystem Trauma Environmental Emergencies SECTION 6: SPECIAL POPULATIONS Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges SECTION 7: OPERATIONS EMS Operations Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication EMS Response to Terrorism