We highly recommend the following books of medical emergencies;
RAPID First Responder, 2nd Edition By Will Chapleau, EMT-P, RN, TNS 160 pages, Copyright 2010 (Softcover) Price $21.95
Perfect for the classroom or the field, this handy pocket guide is full of essential information in a convenient, quick-access format. Plenty of quick-reference tables, CPR and AED information, airway management and breathing skills, and much more. An excellent companion for everyday use.
Spiral bound, fluid resistant, and pocket sized format makes this reference durable enough for rough clinical use. Color tabs for each section enable you to find the information you need quickly. At-a-glance tables, charts, and algorithms highlight important content and make it easy to find information.
Emergency First Responder: Making the Difference Textbook and RAPID First Responder Package, 2nd Edition By Will Chapleau, EMT-P, RN, TNS 80 pages, Trim size 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in. Copyright 2009 (Softcover) Price$59.95
This one-of-a-kind text covers both the objectives in the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder and the new National Education Standards in the recommended course length of 40-60 hours. Real-world case scenarios provide students with true-to-life experiences, while Team Work boxes focus on the key points needed to work effectively with other emergency responders.
PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support, 6th Edition By National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 624 pages, Trim size 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in. Copyright 2007 (Softcover) Price$59.95
As the required textbook for NAEMT's worldwide prehospital trauma life support courses, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is the definitive resource for learning basic and advanced prehospital trauma skills and concepts. Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of prehospital trauma — with new chapters on burns, wilderness trauma, tactical considerations, weapons of mass destruction, triage and disaster management, and environmental trauma — the 6th edition is the ultimate trauma text for any prehospital care provider! The 6th edition is also ideal for use as the trauma component of an EMT or paramedic course or as a general reference tool on trauma assessment and management. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.
Where There Is No Doctor -A village health care handbook by David Werner with Carol Thuman and Jane Maxwell Updated 2009, 512 pages, illustrated, Second revised edition: 1992. Tenth revised printing: May 2009. Hesperian (Softcover) Price $39.95
Hesperian's classic manual, Where There Is No Doctor, is perhaps the most widely-used health care manual for health workers, clinicians, and others involved in primary health care delivery and health promotion programs around the world. With millions of copies in print in more than 75 languages, the manual provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common diseases.
First Aid & Emergency Preparedness - Quick Reference Guide by The American Red Cross 96 pages, StayWell (Laminated) Price $19.95
The American Red Cross First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide had been updated to include comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for responding to a variety of first aid and disaster-related emergencies.
The new guides features color-coded tabs to allow the user to quickly find information about breathing emergencies, heart attacks, choking, allergic reactions, burns, bites and stings, disasters and much more.
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 6th Ed. By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS. By Malamed, Copyright 2007, Elsevier (Soft cover) Price $80.95
This full-color text prepares dental professionals to promptly and proactively recognize and manage medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office. It details how to anticipate potential emergencies and what resources must be on hand to deal effectively with these situations.
Dr. Stanley Malamed has authored more than eighty-five scientific papers and sixteen chapters in various medical and dental journals and textbooks in the areas of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local anesthesia, sedation and general anesthesia.
Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, Professor and Chair, Section of Anesthesia and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
