Intended for paramedics and intermediate emergency medical technicians, this field reference reviews the differential diagnosis, physical examination findings, and treatment options for 46 presenting problems, common EMS procedures, and the dosage of EMS medications. The second edition adds chapters on rapid sequence intubation, response to terrorism, capnography, the combitube, and the laryngeal mask airway. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Traynor, Owen T., MD (Univ of Pittsburgh); Coonan, Patrick R., RN, EdD, CED, EMT-CC (Columbia Univ); Rahilly, Thomas J., MS, EMT-CC (Nassau County Emergency Medical Service Academy); Rubens, Jonathan S., MD, FACEP (St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Georgia)The contributors represent the specialties of emergency medical services, emergency department technicians, emergency medicine, critical care, and public safety. Most come from academies and hospitals specializing in emergency medical services. Institutions prominently represented include North Shore Univ Hospital, Univ of Pittsburgh, and the Nassau County Emergency Medical Service Academy.

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