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The 60-Second EMT: Rapid BLS/ALS Assessment, Diagnosis & Triage

Gideon Bosker, Michael Sequeira, Donald Weins

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Be patient with it 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Ive been an EMT for 3 years and I am preparing to go to medic school in the next few months. The book has helped my assessments and thinking outside the box. If the author could pep it up a bit and get away from the dull storyline it could be the perfect tool to increase your assessment performance.

Good book for reference on assessments. 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

If you work in EMS and reading the textbooks on patient assessment, etc. gets a little dry, this book can help with getting the idea of assessments down. It is somewhat short and concise, and lays out the assessments in storyline format. The assessments in the stories are common ones most scene in the field (chest pain, syncope, etc.). The protocols used on the calls are also general and may differ from your area. Again, the main idea is forming a general impression, asking questions and picking up the signs and symptoms the patients may be exhibiting.

My 2 main problems with the book are the price (it's pretty expensive for such a short book), and the fact that the author writes about some "Jerry Donnely" like a religious follower writing about their God. It gets to be a little much at some points,... Actually it gets to be too much at some points.

If you get past that and get the book used (for cheaper), it can be a good book to break up the monotony of reading textbooks on the subject.

Editorial Review:

Using care-based scenarios, this book helps emergency medical technicians develop an organized, critical decision-making approach to assessment and care of prehospital patients. New information on drug interactions, hazardous waste emergencies, and the AIDS patient is included.

Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics for Ambulatory Care

Marcia A. Lewis, Carol D. Tamparo

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Great Book - Difficult Read 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this book as a required textbook for one of my classes in Medical Assisting. The pricing and availability is the best I've come across. In fact, our own school book store has not been able to get this title in stock yet.

As far as the book itself goes it is very detailed and nicely written. However, if you are not law minded or familar with judicial terms it can be a hard read. Definitions are given for most terms but putting it all together while your reading it for the first time can be a little tedious. I definitly recommend if you are getting this for a class taking the time to read over a chapter twice and doing the learning objectives to fully get a good grasp on the subject.

If you are a teacher looking at this book for an expedited course or course that meets once a week I would not recommend this book. Simply, that from a students point of view and experience, this book requires a class that can take the time to go over questions or confusions that might arise. But, if your looking simply due to material and adequate coverage of the subject I would recommend it since it does cover what needs to be learned.

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Olympic College, Bremerton, WA. Formerly: Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics in the Medical Office, c1993. Text/reference for medical office assistant students and practitioners. Softcover.

Sociology of Mental Disorder

William C. Cockerham

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Complete View Of Mental Health From A Sociological View 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book offers the reader a complete view of mental health from a sociological perspective. Topics covered include:

1. The problem of mental disorder
2. Types of mental disorders
3. Mental disorder: concepts of causes and cures
4. Mental disorder as deviant behavior
5. Mental disorder: social epidemilogy
6. Mental disorder: social class
7. Mental disorder: age, gender and marital status
8. Mental disorder: urban versus rural living and migration
9. Mental disorder: race

Editorial Review:

Offering a complete review of the field of mental health from a sociological (rather than psychiatric) perspective, this book incorporates the most current data and research findings available—including the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Chapter topics include the problem of mental disorder; types of mental disorders; concepts of causes and cures; mental disorder as it relates to: deviant behavior, social epidemiology, social class, age, gender, marital status, urban versus rural living and migration, and race; help-seeking behavior and the prepatient experience; acting mentally disordered: the example of schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression; the mental hospital patient; residing in the community; community care and public policy; mental disorder and the law; and mental disorder and public policy in selected countries. For individuals interested in the field of mental health.

Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 5th edition

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excellent reference 5 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent desktop reference for the busy pediatrician. Many tables, graphs and subheadings facilitate rapid scanning of the easily read prose. A welcome addition to any emergency room that treats children. Extensive bibliography with each chapter.

Editorial Review:

Completely updated for its Fifth Edition, the best-selling Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is the most comprehensive textbook you can buy in this specialty. No other text delivers more information on more aspects of pediatric emergency medicine, including resuscitation; more than 70 signs and symptoms; trauma; medical and surgical emergencies; psychosocial emergencies; neonatal and adolescent care; and an all-inclusive section on procedures. This edition includes new pediatric indications for drugs used in the emergency department and more information on ultrasound imaging. Hundreds of illustrations and tables complement the text throughout. Algorithms for diagnosis and treatment are included in all the chapters on signs and symptoms as well as many others.

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Second Edition

American Academy of Pediatrics (AA)

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AAP's PEPP 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

As prehospital professionals, we know several things about children; on average only 10% of our patients are pediatrics; we are aware of physiological differences based on age; we know how quickly they decompensate and pediatric calls make most of us very nervous. I read this book in conjunction with taking a 16 hour course on care for children by prehospital professionals; I found the information to be very helpful and know that my comfort level in the field when working with pediatric patients and their parents has been improved as a result. I highly suggest this book (and course) to all EMT's and 'medics.

Recommend for all Pre-Hospital Providers 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is a must-have for any EMT or Paramedic. It is an easy read but does require a baseline knowledge. It is best used to review during or after your EMT training.
Pros: this book is tailored for all levels. Each topic has a basic level target and then is followed by a clearly marked "Advanced Life Support" section making it easy to get what you want out of the book based on your interest and education.
-Easy to read, not really a strict textbook format
-Excellent points in exam and development stage based approach
-2nd Ed. incorporates 2005 AHA guidelines
-Step by step and photographed procedure index for all skills
Cons: The only con I could find was a lack of some great points from the PALS textbook when compared.
The book alone is filled with pearls of pediatric care so if you cant make a course to get your certification, this book alone will improve your care!

Be safe

Editorial Review:

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) represents a comprehensive source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children.

Introduction to 12-Lead Ecg: The Art of Interpretation (Garcia, Introduction to 12-Lead ECG)

Tomas B. Garcia, Neil E. Holtz

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Best on the market 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is THE book to learn 12-leads. It's super easy to read, thorough treatment of the subject and includes the best graphics of any book I've ever seen. Should be mandatory for any nurse or doctor that comes close to cardiac stuff.

Excellent choice 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is great for the beginner or someone who wants to review 12 lead interpretation. The rhythm review is great and really reenforces the methodical approach neccesary for effective ECG interpretation.

Editorial Review:

Introductory text includes a combination of full-size ECGs, and quizzes, in an easy-to-read tone to aid in developing knowledge and application. ECGs are analyzed in conjunction with the concepts they illustrate. For students. Landscape, full-color format. Softcover.

Tending Lives: Nurses on the Medical Front

Echo Heron

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I loved this real portrayal of nursing! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I first read this book when I was in RN school. I thought to myself, "What am I getting into?" But I loved the book, and I couldn't put it down! I loaned it to a friend and have since bought two more copies. Now that I have been an RN for a year, I see more of what the nurses in Echo Heron's book go through every day. And, even though I am worried about what the future holds for my profession as the nursing shortage looms above us, I have never been more proud of the title that I have. I love my job, and all that it means. I am very proud to be a nurse, and am also very proud to share my profession with someone like Echo Heron, who is not afraid to tell anyone what she thinks, and she is usually right on the money. Keep writing Echo, and we will keep reading.

Editorial Review:

A critical-care nurse in coronary and emergency medicine for eighteen years, Echo Heron has seen and heard it all. Here she recounts narratives of real-life medical dramas experienced by nurses across the country, sharing with us the inspiring, the tragic, and the outrageously funny: a penitentiary nurse who wasresponsible for orchestrating a murderer's execution; a stroke victim who rose out of his depression when his nurses began telling him jokes; and, perhaps the most riveting testimony, moment-by-moment memories of several nurses who served in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.

Filled with both tears and laughter and charged with the issues that afflict nursing care today, TENDING LIVES is a gripping, moving, inspiring book, a fitting tribute to a noble profession.

First Responder: Your First Response in Emergency Care

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This one is DOA 1 out of 5 stars.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful.

If you are looking for a good EMT book, I would take my business over to the Brady series. Did the editor actually look at this thing? I would have to say no! Forget about it, move on.

First responder 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

For the most part the book is very educational & easy to follow. Although there are many misspelled words, wrong or conflicting answers. Also, many topic areas taught aren't the way it is in the "real" world. To me it didn't look like the auther did much proof reading prior to it being published. Hopefully, there'll be a better book on the market soon.

Editorial Review:

Includes the latest CPR guidelines! Fully integrating the First Responder National Standard Curriculum guidelines, this complete training solution combines comprehensive medical content with dynamic new features, design, and interactive technology to better support instructors and prepare students for the field. Additionally, some topics are covered in greater depth and are identified as supplemental information by an FYI icon. The third edition of First Responder continues with an assessment- based approach to first responder training.

Intermediate Emergency Care: Principles and Practice

Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

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Easier read & all the same info. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is so much easier than the aaos book. It has all the info & takes less time to read it. I recommend it to anyone taking an EMT class. Even if it isn't a required book you can learn the current curriculum and it wont confuse you.

An Intermediate's Opinion 1 out of 5 stars.
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Over 10 years ago I received my EMT-I training using Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, 4th edition as a text book. I still have it! Recently the director of the ambulance service I am employed with asked me to write up test questions for new I's on pratices and proceedures. I was introduced to Bedsoe's Intermediate Care text book, thought so highly of it that I purchased it and I now regard it as highly as Caroline's Paramedic text book. I refer to it often and it has been a great aid in getting up to date as well as helping me write up the questions for testing new I's.

Editorial Review:

Intermediate Care: Principles & Practice is a comprehensive resource that gives the Intermediate- level student a solid foundation of essential practical skills and provides the underlying principles upon which those skills are based. KEY FEATURES: Correlated to the U.S. Department of Transportation's 1998 National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate, this resource provides all the background content and skills coverage required for Intermediate-level education. It covers all five modules of the curriculum. Intermediate level emergency responders.

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound

Vicki Noble, Bret Nelson, Nicholas Sutingco

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Excellent Ultrasound Primer 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the ideal guide for emergency and ICU ultrasound. The reasons why I can highly recommend this book:
* Beautiful diagrams combined with actual ultrasound images
* Length is digestible by busy physicians, but includes all the crucial points on each modality
* Fantastic procedural section, which allows you to utilize ultrasound to increase the success rate and safety of your procedures the same day you read the chapter.
* Layout is easy to use and aesthetically pleasing.
* Includes up-to-date evidence for each technique.

This text is ideal for both beginners and intermediate ultrasound practitioners.

Editorial Review:

This is a practical and concise introduction to bedside emergency ultrasound. It covers the full spectrum of conditions diagnosed via this modality, both for guiding invasive procedures and for diagnosis in critical-care settings. It introduces the major applications for emergency ultrasound by using focused diagnostic questions and teaching the image acquisition skills needed to answer these questions. Images of positive and negative findings for each application (FAST, ECHO, etc.) are presented, as well as scanning tips for improved image quality. Each section contains a review of the literature supporting each application.