Synopses & Reviews
Going above and beyond the new DOT curriculum, this book offers a high level–yet practical–approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of adult medical emergencies. Each well-illustrated chapter discusses realistic methods that a seasoned EMS practitioner would use–moving from assessment-based procedures with initial management of the threats, to field diagnosis and management of treatable underlying causes. Includes real-world case studies. Assumes a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies. Assessment of the Medical Patient. Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Therapy. IV Access and Medication Administration. Hypoperfusion (Shock). Dyspnea. Chest Pain. Altered Mental Status. Acute Abdominal Pain. Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Seizures and Seizure Disorders. Syncope. Headache, Nausea, and Vomiting. Case Studies. For EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and others involved in emergency medical care.
Synopsis
Advanced Medical Life Support is
the text on practical methods for adult emergency treatment. Designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage on-scene, adult medical emergencies, each chapter moves from assessment-based procedures to field diagnosis and management of treatable cause. Written by authors uniquely qualified to address the specific requirements of advanced-level EMS training, this is a complete and essential resource for seasoned EMS practitioners.
Features:
- Highlights definitions, key ideas, and Clinical Insights in the margin.
- Introduces each chapter with a relevant case study and concludes the chapter with a follow-up to that same case study.
- Teaches critical thinking (Possibilities to Probabilities in Chapter 1).
- Applies critical thinking through interactive case studies (Chapter 13)
- Includes a Further Reading bibliography in each chapter.
- Contains appendices on pharmacology, normal lab data, and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
About the Author
Twink Dalton is a nurse and a paramedic. She worked as an Emergency Department nurse, worked with EMS training programs, was a trauma coordinator and worked with the Omaha Fire Department and Pridemark Paramedic Services. She is now the Director of the EMS Division of the Mountain View Fire Protection District. Twink lectures nationally and is a well known author.
Table of Contents
- Assessment of the Medical Patient
- Airway Management, Ventilation and Oxygen Therapy
- IV Access and Medication Administration
- Hypoperfusion (Shock)
- Dyspnea, Respiratory Distress or Respiratory Failure
- Chest Pain
- Altered Mental Status
- Acute Abdominal Pain
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Seizures and Seizure Disorders
- Syncope
- Headache, Nausea and Vomiting
- Putting It All Together: Case Studies
APPENDIX A Pharmacology Index
APPENDIX B Electrocardiographic Interpretation
APPENDIX C Anatomy and Physiology Illustrations
APPENDIX D Normal Laboratory Values