Emergency Pathophysiology: Clinical Applications for Prehospital Care

This core textbook defines the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the disease states commonly encountered by pre-hospital care providers. The chapters are short, clinically focused and specific to the diseases, disorders, and traumatic conditions of critical interest to the EMT and pre-hospital environment. Each chapter identifies the appropriate drugs and management guidelines to be used. Designed to bridge the gap between EMT and the Physician in all emergent or acute conditions, the book includes management cautions and tips are highlighted throughout the presentation. The book is tailored specifically to the curriculum for EMT training.

Author: Samuel M. Galvagno
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Teton New Media
Published: 07/01/2003
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.3lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781591610076