Synopses & Reviews
This newly revised paramedic specific book has been developed to meet the needs of a paramedic program and the interests of trained EMS workers, covering appropriate A&P as well as specific clinical applications. It will enable readers to develop their problem solving skills, build a foundation of basic concepts and essential knowledge, and master terminology and principles important to an understanding of the human body. Chapter topics cover an introduction to anatomy and physiology; the chemical level of organization; cell structure and function; the tissue level of organization; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and endocrine systems; the general and special senses; the cardiovascular system including individual chapters on blood, the heart, and blood vessels and circulation; the lymphatic system and immunity; nutrition and metabolism; the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and development and inheritance. New to this edition are Key Notes that call out core concepts in anatomy and physiology through out the book. These factual statements are highlighted with an icon and appear at appropriate points throughout the chapters. Paramedics
Synopsis
Brady has joined the market-leading A&P author team with one of the premier EMS authors to create the perfect resource for EMS A&P courses. Placing emphasis on essential fundamental concepts, applications, and terminology without excessive detail, concepts are presented in a clear style and backed by an outstanding illustration program. Innovative EMS content and pedagogical elements make this an excellent choice for brief A&P courses.
FEATURES - EMS-specific applications at the end of every chapter provide an emergency care focus to A&P discussions.
- Clinical applications within every chapter help students better comprehend the material.
- A superior illustration program features award-winning art and photos that are clear and easy to study from.
- "Concept Check Questions" test comprehension of basic concepts.
- Review opportunities include review summary outlines and 3 levels of review questions.
- Concept links highlight new material that builds on previous discussions.
Synopsis
This newly revised paramedic specific book has been developed to meet the needs of a paramedic program and the interests of trained EMS workers, covering appropriate A&P as well as specific clinical applications. It will enable readers to develop their problem solving skills, build a foundation of basic concepts and essential knowledge, and master terminology and principles important to an understanding of the human body.
Table of Contents
Preface
1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2 The Chemical Level of Organization
3 Cell Structure and Function
4 The Tissue Level of Organization
5 The Integumentary System
6 The Skeletal System
7 The Muscular System
8 The Nervous System
9 The General and Special Senses
10 The Endocrine System
11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood
12 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
13 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
14 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
15 The Respiratory System
16 The Digestive System
17 Nutrition and Metabolism
18 The Urinary System
19 The Reproductive System
20 Development and Inheritance
Appendix I Answers to Concept Check and Chapter Review Questions
Appendix II A Periodic Chart of the Elements
Appendix III Weights and Measures
Appendix IV Normal Physiological Values
Appendix V Key Notes
Glossary/Index