Mosbys Paramedic Refresher And Review

This revised reprint is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Using a case-based approach, it offers the most realistic view of prehospital emergency care. This unique text is the only case-based text available covering all of the information needed for paramedic refresher and certification preparation and review. In a concise, user-friendly format, the text features basic concepts of patient assessment and treatment, incorporating anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in the context of actual patient encounters. Each chapter presents several real-life emergency scenarios. Questions and answers follow for immediate feedback. Unique! The only case-based text on the market today for paramedics who are recertifying or taking the National Registry exam for the first time. The case-based approach uses actual patient encounters for realistic learning and increased retention to make information more easily applicable in the field. The text relates anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to patient signs and symptoms to promote understanding at the most basic levels, which means a more thorough grasp of the topic and better performance in the field. Content overviews! Each chapter provides a brief summary of the subject matter and integrates the content into patient scenarios to maximize comprehension. Each case includes the final diagnosis and outcomes based on actual patient situations. Questions, Answers, and Outcomes in each chapter encourage critical thinking skills and help the reader appreciate the consequences of decisions. A concise, one-column design provides a user-friendly format. Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Two new chapters - Scene Management and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Updated throughout to reflect the most current research, updated pharmacologic interventions, and new treatment standards. Chapters have been organized in the order of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC).

This new edition provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. It explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care & emergency care of acutely ill & traumatically injured patients.

Here is one truly interactive workbook! Based on theoutstanding print workbook, the online workbook includes more than 2,200 questions in all! Plus... *Each chapter contain quizzes where once completed, the user is provided with answers, rationales, and an overall score for how they performed * Features a variety of question formats including interactive click & drag exercises, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, ECG & drug flashcards, and more! *Includes full-color illustrations(from the text and additional ones), audio clips and more! This online workbook may be purchased as a separate item, or it can be accessed FREE with the purchase of a new print workbook, to include 24 months of access from th time of activation.

"Based on current guidelines, standards, and medical research in the EMS field, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition is both a comprehensive learning tool for paramedic students and reliable desk reference for emergency physicians. This critical resource includes in-depth explorations of key subjects such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma"--

This CD-ROM provides a comprehensive review of material covered in the EMT-I and Paramedic national standard curricula. It features more than 1,650 review questions with detailed rationales for answers, plus a comprehensive practice exam. Many of the items are linked to over 550 related full-color illustrations, and the CD contains more than 40 video presentations for student review. Users have the option of whether or not to include paramedic level questions in their review and may also select how many questions to include in each chapter exam. Features more than 1,650 multiple-choice review items-with answers and rationales-to practice for the written portion of the EMT-I or paramedic certification exam. Gives users the option of whether or not to include paramedic level questions in their review. Choosing Paramedic level provides access to the complete testing database; choosing Intermediate level provides access to only those items that pertain to Intermediate certification. Features Tutorial and Testing Modes. The tutorial portion of the CD-ROM gives users a place to study, take practice exams, and review multimedia. The testing portion simulates the National Registry written examination to help students prepare for their exam and refresh their memory on skills and content. A flexible, intuitive interface makes it easy for users to customize their test by selecting questions from the entire database or selecting questions just from the chapters they need to review. Contains interactive multimedia in the tutorial mode-users can view video presentations or view illustrations relevant to the particular content chapter. Rationales for the correct answer are included for every question to help students understand and retain important information. National Registry Skill Sheets are provided to help students prepare for the practical portion of their exam. A Comprehensive Practice Exam helps prepare students for the National Registry Exam.

Compares different types of parenteral and enteral feedings, along with nursing implications Contains expanded and updated relevant IV therapy and pharmacology Features updated content throughout with current literature and research findings, such as most current blood pressure guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Everything you need for success on the EMT-Basic exam in one complete streamlined review! Includes online question bank If you want to the highest score possible on the EMT-Basic exam, there’s no better study partner than McGraw-Hill’s Basic review book. This indispensable study guide helps you think through pre-hospital medicine while covering every topic you must know on exam day. Each chapter begins with a clinical scenario followed by a bulleted overview of key topics and summarized by retention-enhancing Q&As at the end of every chapter. You’ll also get valuable exam preparation tips, the do’s and don’ts of answering multiple choice questions and clinical pearls. The online question bank allows you to choose your questions by topic and hone in on your strengths and weaknesses to prepare you for exam day. McGraw-Hill Basic has everything you need to boost your confidence – and your score. Turn to this all-in-one guide for: High-yield outline format bolstered by Q&A, clinical scenarios, and easy-to-remember bulleted content New content added to reflect the 2010 DOT National Standard curriculum New 150 Question practice exam at the end of the book Online question bank with over 250 questions available at www.mcgrawhillemt.com

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; The Revised Third Edition is updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines, and includes an all-new DVD-ROM featuring 64 medical animations that showcase anatomy & physiology and procedures. This book gives you everything you want in a paramedic textbook... and more! Updated, expanded, and packed with valuable new support materials, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive learning tool for both first-time and refresher paramedic students. Offering complete coverage of the 1998 U.S. D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic, as well as enhanced content for further learning, this comprehensive textbook contains everything in one convenient volume. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Perfect for review, each chapter includes a bulleted Summary and a list of References. Chapter openers set the stage for learning with Objectives and Key Terms with definitions. Boxed Critical Thinking questions aid in understanding concepts and how chapter content impacts patient care. ALS skills are presented step-by-step in full-color to demonstrate emergency care procedures. Content is updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Plus, new content has been added on bird flu, coronary bypass, endocarditis, adult IO infusion, new fluid resuscitation guidelines for trauma patients, drugs of abuse (Vicodin, Oxycontin), management of hypothermia and drowning, prediabetes, and a new airway algorithm. The book includes an additional DVD-ROM with 64 medical animations, which showcases anatomy and physiology and procedures. Detailed, up-to-date content throughout the text, and all chapters comply with the 1998 U.S. D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic. Two new chapters! Life Span Development and Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Two expanded chapters! Injury Prevention, and General Principles of Pathophysiology. A space-efficient design and reorganized table of contents make this edition more student-friendly and easier to read. Approximately 150 new illustrations, primarily photographs, accurately present different techniques and skills and are relevant to the material presented in the text. More than 900 illustrations in all! New appendix covers Advance Practice Procedures for the Critical Care Paramedic. A new skills DVD-ROM features step-by-step videos of 13 ALS skills and printable National Registry Skills Sheets for practicing required skills. RAPID Paramedic pocket guide contains quick reference information useful both in the classroom and in the field. Available separately or as part of a package. New herbal appendix for pharmacology chapter. An updated emergency drug index in the book provides a quick reference for approximately 60 emergency drugs. Mosby's Essential Drugs - available on Evolve with book purchase - is an online database designed specifically for Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, offering instant access to comprehensive, up-to-date information on the drugs that paramedics are most likely to encounter in practice. It includes Generic Drug Name/Trade Name of the medication, Description, Mechanism of Action, Pharmacokinetics, Indications/Dosage, Administration Guideline, Contraindications, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Reactions. Money-saving packages are available. Completely revised instructor resources make class preparation easier.

This Second South Asia Edition of the popular classic Baillière’s Nurses’ Dictionary is fully updated to meet the needs of nurses and health care workers in the South Asia region. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Sixteen Anatomical Review Sheets have been added to help the students for quick review of the most common anatomical structures Forty-four quick reference nursing sheets have been added which will serve as a handy reference to the most common medical surgical topics. Some of the examples are as follows: 12-Lead ECG placement Hierarchy of oxygen delivery methods ABG analysis, ABG ROME Chart Blood transfusion reaction matrix and blood transfusion reactions Pharma math equations Height and weight chart with BMI Management of the most common clinical conditions Emergency drugs, antidotes, drug calculations Emergency drugs, antidotes, drug calculations