Updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, this one-of-a-kind text, pocket reference, and integrated workbook covers both the objectives in the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder and the new National Education Standards in the recommended course length of 40-60 hours. Students get all the essentials of emergency medical response care without being overwhelmed. Real-world case scenarios provide students with true-to-life experiences, while Team Work boxes focus on the key points needed to work effectively with other emergency responders. A durable pocket guide is packaged with every text for fast, easy access at the point of care. And, an integrated workbook at the end of every chapter includes questions in a variety of formats to check student understanding! Caution! boxes provide tips and precautions for emergency first responders. Illustrated step-by-step skill sheets offer easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic interventions required for certification. Nuts & Bolts sections at the end of each chapter include Critical Points, Learning Checklists, Key Terms, and a listing of the relevant NSC objectives. Updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. A new chapter on Environmental Emergencies highlights those situations most encountered by an emergency first responder in the out-of-doors. Documentation and Communications chapter details EMS communications, the essentials of documenting patient care and covers therapeutic communication as it relates to cultural variations. Expanded coverage of response to man-made and natural disasters as well as new content on eye irrigation, alcohol and drug crises, nerve agent poisonings, and rural and industrial accidents prepares you to respond to any situation. Companion DVD features 12 skills videos and 24 dynamic medical animations.

Emergency Medical Responder: First Responder in Action, 1st edition by Barbara Aehlert, RN, provides the first responder student with must-know information. This product is the only product that integrates the didactic and skills information. First Responder training is the entry level of emergency medical services. This full-color, well-illustrated textbook/workbook combo is the only first responder product written by an EMS educator who is an experienced author. It includes information on the medical management of the results of current national security threats. McGraw-Hill Public Safety Website

This new edition provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. It explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care & emergency care of acutely ill & traumatically injured patients.

Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), First Aid and CPR Guide, Seventh Edition is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference gives you the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until expert care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid and basic life support information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid or CPR course. The First Aid and CPR Guide, Seventh Edition may be used within first aid and CPR refresher training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). About Emergency Care & Safety Institute Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI's courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, scouting groups, and many more. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels) Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder) First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels) Oxygen Administration A digital certification card is included with this publication.

Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive learning tool for both first-time and refresher paramedic students. Coverage includes an overview of key subjects such as pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma. ALS patient care skills are presented step by step, both in the book and on the companion DVD. New to this edition are nine new chapters, many new topics, and 150 new photos. Written by paramedic expert Mick Sanders, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook follows the National EMS Education Standards and offers complete coverage of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic.