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The Streetmedic’s Handbook is a concise field reference for Paramedic and Intermediate EMT’s to take with them out into the field. Its compact size fits into an equipment bag. This book also can be used as a supplement to the core text in Paramedic and intermediate EMTcourses, and for recertification and in-service training. New To This Edition PDA mentioned in Key Selling Points Existing chapters will be updated to address new ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) guidelines published by the AMA (American Heart Association). Entirely new chapters have been added, including Response to Terrorism and Rapid Sequence Intubation, to name a few.

This comprehensive text fully explains the use and implications of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac function. It includes anatomy, basic electrophysiology, and analysis techniques. Each arrhythmia is carefully explained using a consistent approach that includes step-by-step analysis, practice, and self-assessment activities. The text is designed not only to teach students and clinicians how to interpret an ECG, but also to help them gain an appreciation for the clinical implications that an ECG can provide. This invaluable text helps students understand the importance of a logical approach to analyzing ECGs to provide optimal patient care. (ECG, EKG, electrocardiography, cardiac function, arrhythmia, dysrhythmia, EMS, nursing, electrocardiograph, paramedic) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual ISBN: 0-7668-0521-2

This text provides in-depth introduction to the analysis of the 12-lead electrocardiogram. It offers comprehensive review of cardiac anatomy and relates pathology to the ECG findings. Pathology of cardiac conduction as seen in 3-lead and 12-lead monitoring systems are presented in a practical manner to build confidence in this valuable diagnostic tool. There are self-assessment exercise for each chapter and an overall review section. An instructor supplement will accompany the text. The text reflects the U.S. DOT Paramedic and Intermediate Curricula. (ECG, EKG, 12-lead, electrocardiography, cardiac function, EMS, nursing, arrhythmia, dysrhythmia, cardiac conduction, 12-lead electrocardiogram, DOT Paramedic and Intermediate Curricula, Paramedic)

EMS Street Strategies focuses on the interaction of EMS personnel with patients, their families and bystanders in an array of common medical, traumatic and psychological emergencies. Chapters feature real life case studies and offer detailed six-step intervention strategies based on the presented scenario that EMS professionals can apply to their day-to-day activities in the field. Also includes chapters on the stresses experienced by EMS personnel and methods for combating this stress in a productive and healthy manner.