Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (Gems)

by National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Book Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans aged 65 and over comprise 15 percent of the population but account for nearly 40 percent of ambulance transports. This is not surprising given that older adults experience more chronic conditions, multiple diseases, and polypharmacy issues than the rest of the population. Yet despite EMS practitioners' experience in the field, research shows that geriatric trauma patients are often...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1284280152
• ISBN13: 9781284280159
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.7"