Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition
Since 1971, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured has served as the gold standard for EMS education, training generations of world-class professionals. The Twelfth Edition represents the most comprehensive and innovative EMT educational resource ever developed, weaving concepts of teamwork, communication, and empathy throughout its chapters to help students become compassionate, conscientious healthcare providers as well as skilled clinicians.
Comprehensive Clinical Content
This edition delivers the latest medical evidence and is fully aligned with the current National EMS Education Standards and the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). It features updated protocols for PPE and CDC guidelines for safe patient care, ensuring providers are prepared for the complexities of modern emergency response.
Focus on Career Readiness
Beyond technical skills, the Twelfth Edition emphasizes the interpersonal and problem-solving abilities reported by employers as essential for job success. The “Street Smarts” feature bridges the gap between the classroom and the field by addressing nontechnical skills that improve patient and co-worker interactions. Additionally, the text includes enhanced content on provider mental health, wellness, and safety to support a sustainable career in emergency services.
Book Details and Metadata
- Title: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
- Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Edition: 12th Edition
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Publication Date: February 19, 2021
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1284204308
- ISBN-13: 978-1284204308
- Length: 1600 pages