Why-Driven EMS Enrichment
A Series of Questions and Answers that Follow DOT Paramedic Curriculum Objectives For Exam Preparation

By Bob Elling, Kirsten M. Elling, Mikel Rothenberg, MD - First Edition

Tired of assigning readings from multiple sources and distributing reams of copied articles to supplement the text in your EMS courses?

Preparing for your State and National exams and looking for a concise, effective study aid? "Why" Driven EMS Enrichment, a series of questions and answers that follow the DOT Paramedic curriculum objectives, is the resource you need.

Written in an easy to read style that students of all educational levels will find approachable, "Why" Driven EMS goes beyond the explanations of other EMS texts and offers frank, usable advice on handling extreme situations and understanding complex material.

• Eliminates the need for multiple sources and the distribution of numerous copied articles to supplement course text
• "Clinical Pearls" offers students usable down to earth advice instead of confusing technical jargon
• Diagnosis terms are defined the first time they appear within the text
• Index makes locating concepts and terms easy
• Great study aid for students preparing for State and National exams

Contents:

• Chapter 1: The Well-Being of the EMS Provider.
• Chapter 2: EMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities.
• Chapter 3: Illness and Injury Prevention.
• Chapter 4: Medical/Legal Issues.
• Chapter 5: Ethical Issues for the EMS Provider.
• Chapter 6: General Principles of Pathology.
• Chapter 7: Pharmacology.
• Chapter 8: Medication Administration.
• Chapter 9: Therapeutic Communication.
• Chapter 10: Life Span Development.
• Chapter 11: Airway Management and Ventilation.
• Chapter 12: History Taking.
• Chapter 13: Techniques of Physical Examination.
• Chapter 14: Overview: Patient Assessment.
• Chapter 15: Scene Size-Up, Initial Assessment.
• Chapter 16: Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical.
• Chapter 17: Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma.
• Chapter 18: Assessment Based Management.
• Chapter 19: Clinical Decision Making and On-Going Assessment.
• Chapter 20: Communications.
• Chapter 21: Documentation.
• Chapter 22: Pulmonary /Respiratory.
• Chapter 23: Cardiology.
• Chapter 24: Neurology.
• Chapter 25: Endocrinology.
• Chapter 26: Allergies and Anaphylaxis.
• Chapter 27: Gastroenterology & Urology.
• Chapter 28: Toxicology.
• Chapter 29: Environmental Conditions.
• Chapter 30: Infectious and Communicable Diseases.
• Chapter 31: Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders.
• Chapter 32: Hematology.
• Chapter 33: Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Chapter 34: Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury.
• Chapter 35: Hemorrhage and Shock.
• Chapter 36: Soft Tissue Trauma.
• Chapter 37: Burns.
• Chapter 38: Head and Facial Trauma.
• Chapter 39: Spinal Trauma.
• Chapter 40: Thoracic Trauma.
• Chapter 41: Abdominal Trauma.
• Chapter 42: Musculoskeletal Trauma.
• Chapter 43: Neonatology.
• Chapter 44: Pediatrics.
• Chapter 45: Geriatrics, Abuse and Assault.
• Chapter 46: The Challenged Patient.
• Chapter 47: Acute Interventions in the Home Care Patient.
• Chapter 48: Ambulance Operations and Medical Incident Command.
• Chapter 49: Rescue Awareness Operations.
• Chapter 50: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.
• Chapter 51: Crime Scenes Awareness.
• Chapter 52: CPR and Resuscitation.
• Index.
• Supraventricular Dysrhythmias - Part Two.
• Chapter Thirteen: Supraventricular Dysrhythmias - Self Assessment Tracings.

608 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 608 pages