Prehospital Emergency Care (10th Edition)

I have been teaching with "Prehospital Emergency Care" since the 5th edition. This edition has not only added a new chapter and updated content to reflect new practices, it has infused the text with a major slap of more advanced concept pathophysiology.For instructors and students: the level of pathophysiology (alpha/beta, pre and afterload, SVR, epinephrine's affect on insulin, RAS, ventilation/perfusion ratio, etc...) is a slow sluggish path to wade through. The National Standards Curriculum does not require such level of specificity and most of the how and why of the pathophysiology will not change the BLS management of a patient. However, there are some questions on the NREMT that relate to these topics.Many of the images and graphs have been updated, but are still quite repetitive.The assessment chapter is a nightmare to get through - as it has been. New EMS students cannot digest 15+ assessment algorithms this quickly. BSI is now "Standard Precautions." There are many changes to oxygen administration.Even with its flaws, it is still the best EMT training text out there.

I used this textbook for my class. It was the required text. Generally speaking it was helpful but there are some inconsistencies. I hope the editors/publishers "clean it up" before the next edition. still, it was helpful. I passed my nationals.

Not having an extensive medical background this book has given me a solid foundation and a lot of confidence in class among folks within the field already. The related sites/ apps don't appear to work anymore, but the book is plenty useful especially where photos aid in describing treatment/ processes.

This book was mandatory for my EMT class and it prepared me for the NREMT exam. Good book and illustrations, it is a bit dated but it hits all the main points needed to prepare those considering a career in Emergency Medicine.

THE BOOK IS GOOD BUT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN HARD COVER BECAUSE IT IS SO HEAVY THE COVERS RIPPED AND I LIKE NEAT STRAIGHT UNBENT PAGES AND THIS WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP LOOKING GOOD BUT THE INFO WAS THE BEST!!! GREAT BOOK FOR LEARNING/

They got here on time can't complain it is however almost every word highlighted not that it's unusable just a reminder it's been used by someone else who doesn't seem to understand you shouldn't write in books that aren't yours.

I just passed the EMT Basic exam and I give the credit to my instructor and this book. Its topics are broad but not too deep. Right balance of detail to learn the clinical information and to pass the exam without being overwhelmed with complicated medical jargon. Good content layout and graphics. Outstanding book.

Exactly what I needed for class, but the paper cover came off within one month.