EMS Field Guide BLS Version

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 165 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2024
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

The EMS Field Guide, BLS Version, is a comprehensive and essential resource for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) of all levels. This tenth edition has been a trusted companion for EMS professionals for over a decade, providing them with the latest guidelines, medication dosage recommendations, and practical information needed to perform their duties effectively. The Tenth Edition of the EMS Field Guide includes numerous revisions and updates to reflect the most current guidelines and medication dosage recommendations. The ECG analyses illustrations have been enhanced to provide a clearer understanding of cardiac rhythms. New content on the I-gel supraglottic airway has been added, along with detailed information on noninvasive ventilation, pediatric medications, Ebola, mpox, and COVID-19. The trauma triage algorithm has been completely revised to align with 2022 recommendations, and the Poisoning chapter has been updated to include GHB, beta-blocker overdose, calcium channel blocker overdose, Jimson weed, khat, LSD, and mushrooms. The Prescription Drugs chapter has also been completely revised to include hundreds of new brand-name and generic drugs. In addition to the comprehensive content, the EMS Field Guide, BLS Version, includes all other charts and references that EMTs and AEMTs need ready access to in the field. These include APGAR, pediatric vital signs, stroke scales, GCS (infant, child, and adult), pupil chart, CDC Trauma Triage, O2 tank capacities, prescription drugs, abbreviations, spell checker, phone numbers, Spanish translations, and metric conversions. The EMS Field Guide, BLS Version, is the only field guide that addresses the needs of both EMTs and AEMTs under the new EMS Scope of Practice model. It is designed to be easy to use and navigate, with clear and concise instructions. The book is printed on high-quality paper, making it durable and long-lasting. The EMS Field Guide, BLS Version, is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in emergency medical services. Whether you are a student just starting out or a seasoned veteran, this guide will help you stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide high-quality care to patients.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 147 x 84 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781284235760
Edition number: 10 ed