ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Section I: General Principles
part |2 pages
Section II: Respiratory Pathophysiology
part |2 pages
Section III: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
part |2 pages
Section IV: Shock
part |2 pages
Section V: Endocrine Disorders
part |2 pages
Section VI: Gastrointestinal Emergencies
part |2 pages
Section VII: Infectious Diseases
part |2 pages
Section VIII: Neurological Disorders
part |2 pages
Section IX: Environmental Emergencies
part |2 pages
Appendices