Emergency Pathophysiology: Clinical Applications for Prehospital Care / Edition 1

by Samuel M. Galvagno

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591610076
Publisher:	Teton NewMedia
Publication date:	07/01/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	456
Sales rank:	465,393
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

General Principles. Respiratory Pathophysiology. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology. Shock. Endocrine Disorders. Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Infectious Diseases. Neurological Disorders. Environmental Emergencies. Appendices.