emergency medicine

Presents a collection of anecdotes and testimonials from emergency room doctors who share their experiences while working in this fast-paced section of the hospital, sharing the lessons they have learned along the way.

Volunteers Diana and Seth are eager to help in the hospital emergency room, but they are completely unprepared for what lies ahead as they struggle to find their roles in a place unlike any they've ever experienced.

Provides an introduction to paramedics, discussing the people, the intense training of mind and body, and the technology that helps them do their jobs.

Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly. They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives, all while under extreme pressure. Readers will get a glimpse at the exhilarating life of this heroic career, learning what it takes to be an EMT and what a typical day is like. This information-rich text covers training, specializations, certifications, and the steps necessary for getting involved in this career that counts. Readers will learn about the risks and rewards of being an EMT and are encouraged to think about if they, one day, could join their community's team of heroes. Fact boxes, sidebars, and helpful infographics provide opportunities for additional learning.--.

A guide to preparing for the EMT, emergency medical technician basic certification exam, providing general information about life as an EMT, test-taking strategies, a full-length diagnostic test, a coaching program, and a practice test with detailed answer explanations.

Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly.They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives, all while under extreme pressure. ... This ... text covers training, specializations, certifications, and the steps necessary for getting involved in this career.

Presents step-by-step instructions and demonstrations of life-saving first aid procedures, explaining what to do in case of a heart attack, drowning, choking, severe bleeding, burns, poisoning, and other emergency situtions.

Describes the work of a paramedic.

Describes the work of an EMT, or Emergency Medical Technicians, who are first responders in medical emergencies, help the injured, and get them ready to go to the hospital.