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Paramedic: Anatomy & Physiology

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Paramedic: Anatomy and Physiology utilizes a systemic approach, beginning by formulating a basic picture of the human body then moving into more anatomic detail. Individual chapters discuss body systems, both how they function individually and together as a unit. In addition to the overall picture of each system, this text presents both the gross anatomy and the microscopic anatomy of vital structures. Since the study of anatomy and physiology requires some basic chemistry knowledge, there is a basic chemistry review provided in the Appendix.

Written for paramedics by paramedics, Paramedic: Anatomy and Physiology uses a case-based approach to help future paramedics develop analytical skills, while learning the content of anatomy and physiology. To view a sample chapter, please visit this web page.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1:  Anatomic Definitions
Chapter 2:  Organization of the Human Body’s Cells
Chapter 3:  The Skeletal System
Chapter 4:  The Muscular System
Chapter 5:  The Circulatory System
Chapter 6:  Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 7:  The Respiratory System
Chapter 8:  The Nervous System
Chapter 9:  Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 10:  Urinary System, Metabolism and Body Fluids Balance
Chapter 11:  The Reproductive System and Human Genetics
Chapter 12:  Endocrine System
Chapter 13:  Integumentary System
Chapter 14:  Special Sensory Systems


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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Bob Elling, MPA, EMT-P

Bob has been involved in EMS since 1975. He is a full time clinical instructor for Albany Medical Center working in the Hudson Valley Community College Paramedic Program. He is also a paramedic with the Town of Colonie EMS Department, Times Union Center, and Whiteface Mountain Medical Services. He has served as National and Regional Faculty for the AHA, and Regional Faculty for the NYS Bureau of EMS. He also has served as a paramedic and lieutenant for NYC EMS, a Paramedic Program Director, Associate Director of the NYS EMS Bureau, and the Education Coordinator for PULSE: Emergency Medical Update.

 

He is an author/coauthor of these Jones and Bartlett/AAOS books: Paramedic: Anatomy and Physiology, Paramedic: Pathophysiology, Paramedic: Pharmacology, Paramedic Field Guide, Student Workbook for Emergency Care in the Streets, and Editor of Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets.

 

Bob was also a co-author of the National First Responder, Paramedic and EMT-Intermediate curricula, the 2007 Paramedic Practice Guidelines, as well as a co-author of the AHA Guidelines 2005 which have paved the way to improving successful resuscitation of cardiac arrest.  He is an AHA Board member and a passionate advocate for strengthening the links in the chain of survival.

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Kirsten M. Elling-BS, REMT-P

Kirsten (Kirt) Elling is a career paramedic who works for the Town of Colonie in upstate New York.  She began EMS work in 1988 as an EMT/firefighter and has been a National Registered paramedic since 1991.  She has been an EMS educator since 1990 teaching basic and advanced EMS programs at the Institute of Prehospital Emergency Medicine in Troy, New York.  Kirt serves as Regional Faculty for the NYS DOH, Bureau of EMS and the American Heart Association.  She has written numerous scripts for the EMS training video series PULSE: Emergency Medical Update, is the author of Jones & Bartlett/AAOS books: Paramedic: Anatomy & Physiology, Paramedic: Pathophysiology and Paramedic: Pharmacology.  Kirt was also a contributing author of the IPEM Paramedic Lab Manual, and an adjunct writer for the 1998 revision of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, EMT-Paramedic and EMT-Intermediate: National Standard Curricula and the 2007 Paramedic Practice Guidelines.

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Mikel A. Rothenberg, MD

Mikel A. Rothenberg, M.D. (1954-2006)

Dr. Rothenberg was a board-certified internal medicine specialist with a special interest in critical care and emergency medicine.  He served as an ICU/CCU director as well as a physician advisor for both air and ground ambulance services.

Dr. Rothenberg wrote several medical, EMS, and legal books, numerous journal articles, and an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) computer software program.  He served as the executive editor of ACLS Alert, and wrote an ACLS column on the internet for Merginet.  Dr. Rothenberg’s forte was putting complex topics into “plain English.”  This skill, combined with over 30 years of medical practice and 20 years of medicolegal consultation, made his teaching and writing both informative and enjoyable for a wide variety of audiences.  A strong advocate of personal growth and self esteen building, Dr. Rothenberg spoke internationally, presenting courses on “plain English” medical topics until his untimely death in 2006.

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  • "I have just started to go through the Anatomy & Physiology book and WOW! I think it is excellent. It really does tie it all together. The Tips are fantastic, as are the case studies. I am very impressed and wanted you to know."

    Mary Ellen Hurban, EMS Coordinator
    Lake Hospital System
    Painesville, OH


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      Preparing for class is easy with the resources found on this CD-ROM, including:

      • PowerPoint Presentations:  Providing you with a powerful way to make presentations that are educational and engaging to your students.  The slides can be edited and modified to meet your needs.
      • Lecture Outlines:  Providing you with complete ready-to-use lesson plans that outline all of the topics covered in the text.  The lesson plans can be modified and customized to fit your needs.
      • TestBank: Offers over 500 questions with page references to the answer in the text.
      • Image Bank:  Providing you with a selection of images found in the text.  You can use them to incorporate more images into the PowerPoint presentation, make handouts, or enlarge a specific image for further discussion.
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      Companion Web site

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      The following technology resources are available at http://Paramedic.EMSzone.com:

      • Web Links: Present current information, including trends in paramedic care and new equipment.
      • Online Chapter Pretests: Prepare students for training with instant results and feedback on incorrect answers.
      • Vocabulary Explorer: Interactive online glossary to expand student's medical vocabulary.
      • Animated Flashcards: Review vital vocabulary and key concepts.
      • Anatomy Review: Interactive anatomic figure labeling.
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      JBCourse Manager allows for the uploading of content, organizing of course curriculum, contacting students, testing, tracking students’ progress, generating reports, and issuing course completion and continuing education credits.

      A content package is already available for this course. Please contact your Jones and Bartlett Sales Representative at 1-800-832-0034 for details.

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