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Advanced EMT: A Clinical Reasoning Approach will help you complete your Advanced EMT course and ultimately obtain licensure. Drawing on the latest National EMS Education standards, the authors will equip you for care delivery grounded in the latest evidence-based guidelines. Rather than simply presenting facts, principles and concepts, they’ll challenge you to use clinical reasoning to solve patient care problems, preparing you to transfer your skills and knowledge into a future career. The 2nd Edition covers the latest treatment guidelines and uses of medication, while enhancing content to support the clinical-reasoning approach. With a chapter-opening Case Study at the start of each chapter, you’ll be guided through real-life EMT emergencies. Then, at the end of each chapter, Case Study Wrap-ups reveal the clinical-reasoning process used by the Advanced EMT to resolve the problems in each case study. Personalize learning with MyLab Brady with Pearson+ eTextbook This flexible digital platform combines unrivaled content, online assessments and customizable features to personalize learning and improve results. Pearson+ eTextbook is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab® that lets you read, highlight and take notes, all in one place. NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN. Several versions of the MyLab and Mastering® platforms exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use MyLab, you will need either a course ID from your instructor or an invitation link that your instructor will send you directly. 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.

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Author:   Melissa Alexander ,  Richard Belle
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.014kg
ISBN:  

9780134442730

ISBN 10:   0134442733
Publication Date:   19 October 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: PREPARING FOR ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PRACTICE Introduction to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, and Public Health Systems Workforce Wellness and Personal Safety Ethical and Medical/Legal Considerations in Advanced EMT Practice Ambulance Operations and Responding to EMS Calls Communication and Teamwork SECTION 2: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND DISEASE Medical Terminology Human Body Systems Life Span Development and Cultural Considerations Pathophysiology: Selected Impairments of Homeostasis SECTION 3: PHARMACOLOGY Principles of Pharmacology Medication Administration Medications SECTION 4: ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL MANAGEMENT General Approach to Patient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Scene Size-Up and Primary Assessment Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Resuscitation: Managing Shock and Cardiac Arrest Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices History Taking, Secondary Assessment, and Reassessment SECTION 5: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Respiratory Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders Neurologic Disorders Endocrine Disorders Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Disorders Renal, Genitourinary, and Gynecologic Disorders Hematologic Disorders Immunologic Disorders Infectious Illnesses Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal and Soft-Tissue Disorders Disorders of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Oral Cavity Mental Illness and Behavioral Emergencies Toxicologic Emergencies SECTION 6: TRAUMA Trauma Systems and Incident Command Mechanisms of Injury, Trauma Assessment, and Trauma Triage Criteria Soft-Tissue Injuries and Burns Musculoskeletal Injuries Head, Brain, Face, and Neck Trauma Thoracic Trauma Abdominal Trauma Spine Injuries Environmental Emergencies Multisystem Trauma and Trauma Resuscitation SECTION 7: SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS Obstetrics and Care of the Newborn Pediatric Emergencies Geriatrics Patients with Special Challenges SECTION 8: RESCUE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS Rescue Operations and Vehicle Extrication Hazardous Materials Response to Terrorism and Disasters APPENDICES Endotracheal Intubation Advanced ECG Recognition Adult Intraosseous Infusion Additional Emergency Medications

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About our authors Melissa Alexander, EdD, Paramedic, became an EMT-A in 1982 and earned a Certificate in Paramedicine from Home Hospital School of Paramedicine in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1984. She has a BA in Community Health Education from Purdue University, an MS in Health Sciences Education from Indiana University and an EdD in Human Resources Development from The George Washington University. Dr. Alexander is the Senior Director of Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation for Medical Student Education for Indiana University School of Medicine. She is actively involved in national-level innovations in medical education, including the American Medical Association (AMA) Accelerating Change in Medical Education (ACE) grant and the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) initiative for creating entrustment-based curricula and assessments to ensure medical students’ readiness to enter residency. Dr. Alexander previously served as the Director of the EMS Academy at the University of New Mexico, as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University, as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and EMS at Lake Superior State University and as a paramedic at Wishard Ambulance Service in Indianapolis. She has authored and contributed to several EMS texts and educational products. Dr. Alexander’s research interests include assessing and improving clinical-reasoning skills and creating valid assessments of learning. She has three daughters, Lindsay (Chris) Giroux, Brittany Streuker and Eleanor Shook; and five grandsons, Asher, Ethan, Grant, Rhys and Jasper. She enjoys bicycling, spending time with family, organic gardening and hanging out with her dogs, Sabrina and Benito. Richard Belle, BS, NRP, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, began his EMS career in 1996 after completing EMT-Basic and Paramedic training at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Richard has worked throughout south Louisiana as a field paramedic, new employee preceptor, student preceptor and as a flight paramedic. He has been actively involved in EMS education since 1999. Richard served as Education Coordinator for Acadian Ambulance’s southeastern district while he returned to Nicholls State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. After four years of teaching EMT Basic and Paramedic courses, he transferred to Lafayette, Louisiana, to serve as Acadian Ambulance’s Continuing Education Coordinator; he was responsible for providing refresher training and continuing education opportunities to medics across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Currently, Richard works in Lafayette, Louisiana, as Continuing Education Manager for Acadian Ambulance and the National EMS Academy. Richard lives in south Louisiana with his wife, Rhonda, and their three children, James, Victoria and Allison.

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