Emergency Care, 14th Edition © 2021
Emergency Care, published by Pearson, builds on over 35 years of EMT instruction in our newest edition. The emphasis on practical information fosters the critical-thinking and decision-making skills EMS professionals need on the job.
- Meets National EMS Standards
- New and revised Chapters
- New assessment, care, and treatment of children
- Updated and additional photos
EMT and EMS Training with Digital Integration
Prepare students for the reality of being an EMT on the street using current information and tools that meet their needs.
National-level Standards
Emergency Care exceeds National EMS Education Standards and AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, so trainees can provide expert levels of care.
Integrated Approach
Lessons combine assessment, care, and treatment throughout the text to facilitate learning and retention. When students work as EMTs, they know which decisions to make and how to carry them out.
Clear Objectives
Each chapter begins with the learning goals, concepts, outcomes, and key terms. Providing context up front helps both the teacher and the students draw connections throughout the lessons to deepen topical understanding.
Broadened Scope of Patient Care
The text has been updated throughout to address assessing, caring for, and treating children and older adults. Students learn how to refine their techniques to meet the needs of some of their youngest and oldest patients.
Emergency Medical Technician CTE Teaching Solutions
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Step-by-Step Photos
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Personalized Homework
Step-by-Step Photos
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Procedure IllustrationsAccompany emergency procedures
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ClarificationCombined with text to clarify care strategies
Personalized Homework
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Differentiated SupportBased on individual results from Pre-Test assessment
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Learning AidsIdentifies key areas where each student needs support
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Keeping Students at PaceEnsures students remain caught up throughout the class
Access and Interact with Emergency Care Content
Pearson MyLab® Overview
Tour the engaging features of the Pearson MyLab® learning platform.
Online Platform for your EMS and EMT Career Technology Curriculum
MyLab® BRADY from Pearson provides blended or 100% online support for teachers and EMT trainees, including assignments, homework and assessments.
Additional Resources for Emergency Care
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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Teacher Resource Manual
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Student Workbook
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TestGen® Test Bank and Software
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Pre-made Slides
Download Teacher Resources
The downloadable Teacher Resource Manual provides support for classroom management, handouts, lesson plans, and objective checklists.
The print Student Workbook is the perfect write-in companion to the Student Edition.
Teachers can quickly select questions and create tests that align with the textbook. With customization available, creating multiple versions for academic integrity is an easy process.
PowerPoint® lecture slides, skills slides, and image slides are available for teachers to use during an in-person lecture or online class.
Frequently asked questions about Emergency Care
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What are the topics covered in the table of contents?SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
Well-Being of the EMT
Lifting and Moving Patients
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Pathophysiology
Life Span Development
SECTION 2: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATION, AND ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
Airway Management
Respiration and Artificial Ventilation
SECTION 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Scene Size-Up
Primary Assessment
Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices
Principles of Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Reassessment
Communication and Documentation
SECTION 4: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
General Pharmacology
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Resuscitation
Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
Allergic Reaction
Infectious Diseases and Sepsis
Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide
Hematologic and Renal Emergencies
SECTION 5: TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
Bleeding and Shock
Soft-Tissue Trauma
Chest and Abdominal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine
Multisystem Trauma
Environmental Emergencies
SECTION 6: SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges
SECTION 7: OPERATIONS
EMS Operations
Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management
Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication
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What grade levels is this text appropriate for?Grades 9-12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for fundamental emergency care courses.
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What Student Resources are available?Available Student Resources include the print Student Edition, Student Workbook and student access to the digital course on Pearson MyLab® Brady.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include the downloadable Teacher Resource Manual, Pearson MyLab® Brady Teacher Access, TestGen® Test Bank, and Visual Aid PowerPoint® presentations.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access codes to Pearson MyLab® Brady can be purchased for 1 year.
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