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Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition

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Meets the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines!

For nearly 35 years, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has been a driving force in the field of EMS education, first by publishing Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured.  Now, the Ninth Edition continues that dedication and commitment to training future EMT-Basics and the instructors who are paving their way.

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that will help define the future direction of EMS education.  It combines comprehensive medical content with dynamic new features and interactive technology to better support instructors and to help prepare students for the field.  An interactive skills DVD is packaged free with each copy of the text.

For the hardcover version of the textbook, please click here. For the Spanish version of the textbook, please click here.

Click here for a preview of the enhanced PowerPoint presentations, now available to accompany the Ninth Edition.

The Ninth Edition includes:

Complete Medical Content - The Ninth Edition thoroughly covers the US Department of Transportation (DOT) EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum, and includes a wealth of enhancements to enrich EMT-Basic education.

Groundbreaking New Content - The Ninth Edition's medical and trauma chapters are organized to follow the patient assessment process step-by-step through each type of emergency. Visual reminders reinforce the patent assessment process for the student, making it easier than ever to synthesize the concept and apply it to any type of emergency call.Interactive

Technology - The Ninth Edition brings a variety of interactive resources to EMT-Basic education through:

  • Interactive simulations found on www.EMTB.com

  • EMT-B Mobile Field Guide for your PalmPilot or other handheld device

  • Distance Learning solutions

Dynamic Features - The features found in the Ninth Edition will help your students take the next step toward becoming outstanding EMT-Basics. These features include:

  • Progressive case studies that lead the student through an emergency call from start to finish

  • Practical field tips

  • Assessment and Emergency Care summary charts

  • Integrated technology resources

  • The EMT-Basic Practical Skills Review DVD, packaged free with the Ninth Edition

 

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Table of Contents

Section 1:  Preparing to be an EMT-B
Chapter 1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 2. The Well-Being of the EMT-B
Chapter 3. Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Chapter 4. The Human Body
Chapter 5. Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
Chapter 6. Lifting and Moving Patients

Section 2:  Airway
Chapter 7. Airway

Section 3:  Patient Assessment
Chapter 8. Patient Assessment
Chapter 9. Communications and Documentation
 
Section 4:  Medical Emergencies
Chapter 10. General Pharmacology
Chapter 11. Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 13. Neurologic Emergencies
Chapter 14. The Acute Abdomen
Chapter 15. Diabetic Emergencies
Chapter 16. Allergic Reactions and Envenomations
Chapter 17. Substance Abuse and Poisoning
Chapter 18. Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 19. Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter 20. Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

Section 5:  Trauma
Chapter 21. Kinematics of Trauma
Chapter 22. Bleeding
Chapter 23. Shock
Chapter 24. Soft-Tissue Injuries
Chapter 25. Eye Injuries
Chapter 26. Face and Throat Injuries
Chapter 27. Chest Injuries
Chapter 28. Abdomen and Genitalia Injuries
Chapter 29. Musculoskeletal Care
Chapter 30. Head and Spine Injuries
 
Section 6:  Special Populations

Chapter 31. Pediatric Emergencies
Chapter 32. Pediatric Assessment and Management
Chapter 33. Geriatric Emergencies
Chapter 34. Geriatric Assessment and Management

Section 7: Operations
Chapter 35. Ambulance Operations
Chapter 36. Gaining Access
Chapter 37. Special Operations
Chapter 38. Response to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Section 8: ALS Techniques
Chapter 39. Advanced Airway Management
Chapter 40. Assisting with Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 41. Assisting with Cardiac Monitoring

Appendix A:  National Registry Skill Sheets
Appendix B:  Registry Review
Appendix C:  BLS Review

Glossary
Index
Additional Credits

 


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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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  • "I just wanted to send a message to let you know that our pass rate for NREMT currently sits at 100%...20 students have taken it so far and we have around 20 more to go. Thanks for the encouragement and your suggestions!"

    Rodney Geilenfeldt, B.S., EMT-P
    EMT Program Coordinator
    EMSTA College

    "Our students have just recently completed our EMT-Basic course and were very happy with the online and CD-ROM components that accompany the Ninth Edition. We think this text allows us to turn out better EMT's due to the in-depth curriculum."

    Barry J Bruner, Chief
    Mutual Aid Emergency Services
    Absecon, NJ

    "I wanted you to know how happy we are that we have switched over to the AAOS EMT-Basic text at North Memorial.  We have had two classes so far and I just got the National Registry scores back - we have 100 percent pass rates in both classes!
     
    I think a lot of this had to do with the critical thinking questions on the TestBank.  I take all my questions off of your test bank and I think that really, really helped them with their Registry exam. I am really pleased with our results after changing over to AAOS."

    Dawn Bidwell
    North EMS Education

    Alexandria, MN

    "I have used J&B books for many years for the First Responder courses I teach, but this is the first time I have viewed the EMT-Basic level book.  Simply put, it is wonderful.  I think you have really hit the nail on the head by incorporating the ongoing use of patient assessment, anatomy, and skills review within the chapters.  I also really enjoyed the "You Are The Provider" and EMT-B Tips segments.  This is a really nice book, and I would not hesitate to use it for my class. Thanks again for your generous support to the future teachers of EMT education."

    Sgt. Scott A. Sencabaugh
    Training Division & Patrol Supervisor
    Wilmington Police Department

    "As an instructor, I realize the importance of a great textbook.  I regard the AAOS materials as the best I have ever used!"

    R. Risinger, NREMT-P, PI
    Sullivan, IN

    "After looking through the instructor resource materials, I'm quite impressed! I especially like the way that AAOS has integrated case studies into the presentations - I've been trying to do that for a while on my own, and this really makes it easier.  I also like the assessment and care tables - another thing that I've been laboriously creating on my own that I can now get from the CD-ROM.  Thank you so much!"Amanda Cannon
    Goshen Volunteer Fire Company"We love the Ninth Edition! The resource materials are excellent. We think this product is far better than the competition."

    Mike Brackney, EMT-P
    Community Education Manager
    American Ambulance

    "I would like to thank you for the Ninth Edition, which we used for our last class. Throughout the term, our students did comparatively better on their day to day quizzes and weekly exams.  It is one thing for a student to be able to simply repeat information that they have been given either from the book or from lectures, it is of greater importance to me as an instructor and to their future patients that they understand the whole concept and be able to apply it.  I feel your text explained the material thoroughly and helped achieve that goal. "      

    Wyatt J. Schmidt
    El Paso Fire Training Academy
    El Paso, Texas

    "I have been using all of the AAOS products for years.  The new Ninth Edition has surpassed all of my expectations.  It is very student friendly and well thought out.  I am looking forward to working with my students and the new text this fall.  Also, the TestBank is an excellent addition and will make my job much easier."

    Russ Miller
    Cleveland State
    Cleveland, TN

    "After reviewing the Ninth Edition, I was impressed.  This text does a superior job of presenting the information.  It is easy to follow and well illustrated.  One thing that really tickled my fancy was adding the Gradebook to the CD-ROM.  If the instructor resource material is anything like the student text, I would be hard pressed to look elsewhere for my educational materials.  Thank you for all of your help and support."

    Brad D. Weilbrenner
    Education and Training Coordinator
    Rockingham Regional Ambulance, Inc.
    Nashua, NH

    "I am happy to report that the last EMT class where we used this book we had 100% in our National Registry Exam."

    Jorge Gomez
    Laredo Fire Department

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Meets and exceeds the U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum.

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      Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM

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

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      • Lecture Outlines - Provides you with complete, ready-to-use lecture outlines that include all of the topics covered in the text.  Offered in Word Documents, the lecture outlines can be modified and customized to fit your course.
      • Electronic TestBank - Contains multiple-choice and scenario-based questions, and allows you to originate tailor-made classroom tests and quizzes quickly and easily by selecting, editing, organizing, and printing a test along with an answer key, including page references to the text.
      • Image and Table Bank - Provides you with a selection of the most important images and tables found in the textbook.  You can use them to incorporate more images into the PowerPoint presentations, make handouts, or enlarge a specific image for further discussion. 
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      Enhanced PowerPoint Presentations

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      The following instructor resources are available to qualified instructors for download
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      Instructor's Resource Manual

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      This resource serves as an instructor’s roadmap to teaching the course. Available on CD-ROM, the Instructor’s Resource Manual provides you with instant access to the following helpful tools:

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      • Learning and skills objectives
      • Skills checklists and equipment lists for skills stations
      • Case studies, practice examinations, and final examinations
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      Instructor's Test Bank CD-ROM

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      The Instructor’s Test Bank CD-ROM contains an abundance of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions, and allows instructors to create tailor-made classroom tests and quizzes quickly and easily by selecting, editing, organizing, and printing a test along with an answer key, including page references to the text.

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      Instructor's Test Bank

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      The Instructor’s Test Bank contains an abundance of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions, and allows instructors to create tailor-made classroom tests and quizzes quickly and easily by selecting, editing, organizing, and printing a test along with an answer key, including page references to the text.

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      Bring authentic street emergencies right into your classroom! These 5 compelling DVDs capture real-life scenes from the street and are enriched with thought-provoking questions to stimulate classroom discussion and encourage critical thinking. This exciting series gives your students the chance to witness prehospital professionals in action and in “real” time. The DVDs in this series include: Preparing to be an EMT-B, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Special Populations, and Trauma Management and Spinal Mobilization.

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      Student Workbook

      ISBN-13: 9781449653231

      This resource is designed to encourage critical thinking and aid comprehension of the course material through:

      • Case studies and corresponding questions
      • Figure labeling exercises
      • Matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple-choice questions
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      Student Review Manual

      ISBN-13: 9780763729707 ISBN-10: 0763729701

      This Student Review Manual is designed to prepare students for exams by asking them the same types of questions that they are likely to see on classroom and certification examinations. The manual contains multiple-choice questions along with an answer key and appropriate page references.

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      This Student Review Manual is designed to prepare students for exams by asking them the same types of questions that they are likely to see on classroom and certification examinations. The manual contains multiple-choice questions along with an answer key and appropriate page references.

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      Student Review Manual

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      This Student Review Manual is designed to prepare students for exams by asking them the same types of questions that they are likely to see on classroom and certification examinations. The manual contains multiple-choice questions along with an answer key and appropriate page references.

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      JBTest Prep: EMT-Basic Success

      ISBN-13: 9780763757830

      Begin the task of studying for your state or national EMT-Basic certification examination by concentrating on those subject areas where you need the most help.

      This dynamic program is designed to prepare you to sit for your state or national EMT-Basic certification examination by including the same type of questions you are likely to encounter in a similar electronic environment.

      JBTest Prep: EMT-Basic Success provides a series of self-study modules, offering practice examinations and simulated certification examinations using case-based questions and detailed rationales to help you hone your knowledge of the subject matter.

      By the time you are done, you will feel confident and prepared to complete the final step in the certification process—passing the examination!

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