Prehospital Emergency Care -- MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText + Print Combo Access Code

About our author Joseph J. Mistovich, MEd, NRP, Professor Emeritus, retired as the Chairperson of the Department of Health Professions and as a Professor at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, after 35 years of service on the faculty. His first 11 years he served as the EMS Program Director. He continues to frequently teach EMS continuing education courses at the EMT, Advanced EMT and Paramedic levels and speaks at conferences. He also serves on a number of professional boards and committees related to emergency medical services. Mr. Mistovich is an author or coauthor of numerous EMS books and journal articles. Mr. Mistovich received his Master of Education degree in Community Health Education from Kent State University in 1988. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree with a major in Allied Health in 1985, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology in 1982 from Youngstown State University.

PART 1: PREPARATORY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Emergency Medical Service Systems, Research, and Public Health
Workforce Safety and Wellness of the EMT
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Documentation
Communication
Lifting and Moving Patients

PART 2: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology

PART 3: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Pathophysiology

PART 4: LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT

Life Span Development

PART 5: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATION, VENTILATION, AND OXYGENATION

Airway Management, Respiration, Ventilation, and Oxygenation

PART 6: ASSESSMENT

Vital Signs, Monitoring Devices, and History Taking
Scene Size-Up
Patient Assessment

PART 7: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

General Pharmacology and Medication Administration

PART 8: SHOCK AND RESUSCITATION

Shock and Resuscitation

PART 9: MEDICAL

Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Altered Mental Status, Stroke, and Headache
Seizures and Syncope
Acute Diabetic Emergencies
Allergic and Anaphylactic Reactions
Toxicologic Emergencies and Infectious Diseases
Abdominal, Hematologic, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, and Renal Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Submersion Incidents: Drowning and Diving Emergencies
Vulnerable Populations: Psychiatric Emergencies and Psychosocial Issues

PART 10: TRAUMA

Trauma Overview: The Trauma Patient and the Trauma System
Bleeding and Soft Tissue Trauma
Burns
Musculoskeletal Trauma and Nontraumatic Fractures
Head Trauma
Spinal Injury and Spine Motion Restriction
Eye, Face, and Neck Trauma
Chest Trauma
Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
Multisystem Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient Populations

PART 11: SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS

Obstetrics and Neonatal Care
Patients with Special Challenges
The Combat Veteran

PART 12: EMS OPERATIONS

Ambulance Operations and Air Medical Response
Gaining Access and Patient Extrication
Hazardous Materials
Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Management
EMS Response to Terrorist Incidents and High Threat and Active Shooter Incidents

APPENDICES

ALS-Assist Skills
Advanced Airway Management
Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies

Answer Key Glossary