About Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition
Since 1971, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured has transformed EMS education, helping to train exceptional EMS professionals worldwide. Now, fifty years later, the Twelfth Edition stands as the most comprehensive and innovative EMT educational solution available.
Master the full spectrum of pre-hospital emergency care.
This comprehensive textbook, written by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), provides a definitive foundation for EMTs and EMS professionals, covering everything from anatomy and physiology to complex trauma and EMS operations.
Key features & benefits:
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Strong alignment with the National EMS Education Standards, ensuring that you’re learning relevant, real-world material.
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A logically structured progression: beginning with preparatory material, moving into patient assessment, airway, pharmacology, shock/resuscitation, medical emergencies, trauma, special populations, and EMS operations.
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Emphasis on real-world application through case studies and scenario-based learning to sharpen critical thinking and decision making in the field.
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Clear, up-to-date coverage of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to equip you with the scientific basis of pre-hospital care.
Who this book is for:
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EMT and paramedic students preparing for certification and wanting a complete, future-proof reference.
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EMS training instructors seeking a reliable textbook with broad coverage and strong pedagogical structure.
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Serving EMTs or first-responders looking to refresh their knowledge and deepen their clinical understanding.
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Clinical educators designing courses around EMS operations, trauma care, and patient assessment.
Why this edition stands apart:
With its global usage and strong reputation in EMS education, this edition has been refined to deliver modern content in a concise but thorough format — making it an excellent choice for both individual learners and classroom use.
Authors:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (Author)
Edition:
12th
Publication Date:
February 19, 2021
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