The 60-Second EMT: Rapid BLS/ALS Assessment, Diagnosis & Triage

by Gideon Bosker and Gideon Bosker MD

Book Overview

Thoroughly updated, the new second edition incorporates the latest ACLS protocols from the AHA and is compatible with the latest DOT curriculum for EMT-Basic. New chapters have been added on the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801611857
• ISBN13: 9780801611858
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A Must Have

A great book for EMT and Paramedics. Great insights in what and how to look at signs and symptoms during assessment. Don't be discouraged about the book being published too long ago. The assessment skills are timeless. It really will teach you how to do a through and rapid assessment and often make a diagnosis within minutes. I have been trying to find more books like this, and have yet to find any as educational.

Good stuff for New Paramedics

This was a really good book to narrow down the key points of knowledge for assessment. It helps you look out for the major things while staying systematic. Really great book for New Paramedics who want to excel at their assessments.

One of a kind....

A "Must Read" for every EMT and Paramedic who spends time 'on the streets'. It gives you the ability to focus on your assessment and minimize your 'on scene' time.

A MUST READ for all new EMTs & Paramedics

Although it's been over two years since I've read (and re-read) this book, I still remember it as being a very useful review. Although its story format is unique, it really doesn't detract from the very valuable lessons that this book has to teach. This is a must-read EMS review for all EMS personnel.

A fresh approach and a must read for all EMTs and Paramedics

The 60-second EMT is a great book to use as a refresher or to reinforce what the textbooks and classroom have hopefully taught you. The book emphasizes the important and sometimes elusive signs and symptoms that our patients may present with in an easy to read format. The author's story-telling approach is(not a list of tables and endless paragraphs like a textbook)addresses each type of patient (respiratory, geriatric, chest pain, pediatric, abdominal pain, toxicological, etc.)and then offers a practical "60-second assessment" approach for each one in both ALS and BLS treatment algorithms/modules. I encourage every EMS professional to read this book. Whether you are new to the field or have "put in a few years" I think you will find that you learn something new or remind yourself of something you haven't thought of in a while. Enjoy!