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ALERTcourse syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--EMPACT (Emergency Medical Patients: Assessment, Care & Transport) offers a practical approach to common medical emergencies. Formerly published as AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), EMPACT is updated and revised to conform to the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines. Providing foundational chapters on assessment, critical thinking/decision making, and the difficult airway, the text moves on to cover common medical complaints, such as shock/hypoperfusion, dyspnea, chest discomfort or pain, and more. Presenting a realistic approach to the care of the patient, each chapter moves from assessment- and complaint-based primary assessment (identifying and controlling immediate life threats) to field diagnosis and management of immediately treatable underlying diseases. Intended for students with paramedic or other advanced-level training; a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies.
Contents
Chapter 1Chapter 2: Critical Thinking and Decision MakingChapter 3: The Difficult Airway (Sample Chapter)Chapter 4: States of Hypoperfusion and ShockChapter 5: Dyspnea, Respiratory Distress, or Respiratory FailureChapter 6: Chest Discomfort or PainChapter 7: Altered Mental StatusChapter 8: Acute Abdominal Discomfort or PainChapter 9: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Chapter 10: Seizures and Seizure DisordersChapter 11: SyncopeChapter 12: Headache, Nausea, and VomitingAppendix A: Waveform CapnographyAppendix B: Electrocardiographic Interpretation Appendix C: Normal Laboratory Values
