The Basic EMT: Comprehensive Prehospital Patient Care (2003 Edition)

By Norman E. McSwain Jr. and James L. Paturas

Book Overview

Now, thanks to valuable feedback from students and instructors, The Basic EMT is better than ever! Redesigned and revised to meet your needs, the Revised 2003 2nd Edition offers thorough background information and encourages critical thinking skills. In addition to an all-new appendix on Weapons of Mass Destruction, this edition presents EMT skills in a user-friendly, step-by-step format. The Basic EMT also features an integrated series of algorithms throughout the text, allowing readers to see the big picture as they learn about each part of the process.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323022561
• ISBN13: 9780323022569
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: MosbyJems
• Length: 930 Pages
• Weight: 4.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

AN EMT-B TO BE

THIS IS A EXCELLENT BOOK TO USE FOR LEARNING THE BASIC EMT. THIS BOOK WAS USED BY MY PROFESSOR AND 16 OUT OF A CLASS OF 19 PASS THE STATE TEST. SO ADVICE IF YOU GOING TO STUDY TO BE AN EMT USE MOSBY IS THE BEST

A worthwhile text and great reference

While the information can, at times, be repetitive or confusing, overall the book stresses those skills and topics which are important for prehospital emergency providers. The book is easy to use as a reference, reads at a slightly higher level than many introductory texts, and can be a valuable resource even for an EMT-P. This book does require, however, some direction and sometimes elaboration from from a knowledgeable and organized "Basic" instructor. Worth owning and using.

An excellent prep for EMT-B's, and good review for EMT-P's!

A masterfully authored text, this book provides details and insightful illustrations when necessary. I'd highly recommend this to any person considering a career in the Emergency Medical Services, and also as a review text for those already involved.