AMLS: Prehospital Care for Acute Medical Emergencies - 3rd Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Prehospital Medical Care

The third edition of AMLS: Prehospital Care for Acute Medical Emergencies is the definitive resource for prehospital medical care providers. This comprehensive text provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide range of acute medical emergencies.

Key Features:

• Evidence-based content: AMLS is based on the latest evidence-based research and guidelines, ensuring that you are providing the most up-to-date care to your patients.
• Comprehensive coverage: AMLS covers a wide range of acute medical emergencies, from cardiac arrest and stroke to respiratory emergencies and trauma.
• Clear and concise format: AMLS is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to find the information you need quickly and easily.
• Full-color illustrations: AMLS is filled with full-color illustrations that help to clarify complex concepts and procedures.
• Case studies: AMLS includes case studies that allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Why You Should Buy AMLS:

If you are a prehospital medical care provider, AMLS is the essential resource for you. This comprehensive text will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide the best possible care to your patients.

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Table of Contents:

Part I: Introduction to Prehospital Medical Care

• Chapter 1: The Role of the Prehospital Medical Care Provider
• Chapter 2: Medical Emergencies in the Prehospital Setting
• Chapter 3: Assessment of the Medical Patient
• Chapter 4: Management of the Medical Patient

Part II: Specific Medical Emergencies

• Chapter 5: Cardiac Emergencies
• Chapter 6: Respiratory Emergencies
• Chapter 7: Neurological Emergencies
• Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Emergencies
• Chapter 9: Genitourinary Emergencies
• Chapter 10: Endocrine Emergencies
• Chapter 11: Environmental Emergencies
• Chapter 12: Behavioral Emergencies

Part III: Special Considerations

• Chapter 13: Pediatric Emergencies
• Chapter 14: Geriatric Emergencies
• Chapter 15: Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Chapter 16: Mass Casualty Incidents

Part IV: Appendices

• Appendix A: Medications
• Appendix B: Procedures
• Appendix C: Algorithms
• Appendix D: Glossary
• Appendix E: Index

About the Authors:

The third edition of AMLS was written by a team of experts in prehospital medical care, including:

• James J. Augustine, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
• David C. Cone, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Richard A. Fowler, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Michael F. O'Keefe, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Robert J. Podgorny, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Christopher P. VanGundy, MD, FACEP: Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina

Reviews:

"AMLS is the gold standard for prehospital medical care education. This comprehensive text provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide range of acute medical emergencies."

• Robert J. Podgorny, MD, FACEP Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina

"AMLS is an essential resource for prehospital medical care providers. This comprehensive text provides the knowledge and skills you need to provide the best possible care to your patients."

• Christopher P. VanGundy, MD, FACEP Medical Director, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, Raleigh, North Carolina