Description
Prehospital Emergency Care, 12th Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed to prepare Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and prehospital healthcare providers for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based emergency medical care. Written by Joseph J. Mistovich and colleagues, this trusted resource combines foundational medical science with practical emergency care techniques, helping students progress confidently from patient assessment to diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Rather than focusing solely on procedures, the text emphasizes the pathophysiology behind emergency conditions, enabling readers to understand not only what interventions to perform but also why they are necessary. Fully aligned with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards, the 12th Edition incorporates the latest emergency medical practices, including the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and updated American Stroke Association prehospital stroke care guidelines.
Key Topics Covered
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems
- Roles and responsibilities of EMTs
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology of emergency conditions
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
- Airway management and ventilation
- Oxygen therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Medical emergencies
- Trauma assessment and management
- Shock and hemorrhage control
- Cardiac emergencies
- Stroke recognition and prehospital management
- Respiratory emergencies
- Neurological emergencies
- Pediatric emergencies
- Obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- Geriatric patient care
- Behavioral and psychiatric emergencies
- Hazardous materials and mass-casualty incidents
- EMS operations and transport
New and Updated Content
- Fully updated to meet the 2021 National EMS Education Standards.
- Incorporates the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
- Updated to reflect the latest American Stroke Association Prehospital/EMS Stroke Guidelines.
- Revised emergency care protocols and evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced discussions of patient assessment and clinical reasoning.
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