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..which one would it be? I know there have been other threads similar to this topic, but I am just curious what book on EMS/Emergency Medicine would you recommend to a newbie. I have the Brady 10th edition for the EMT-B class I'm taking in the fall, but am looking for something a little more in-depth, but not way over my head. Thanks.
 
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Human Anatomy and Physiology 9e by Marieb, provided it is read cover-to-cover and inside out and that you all the material on the DVD as well.

And then do it again.
 
Depends on what you're looking for.

EMT-B level? Medic level? EMS related? Anatomy/Physiology? Pharmacology? etc etc
 
MrBrown said:
Human Anatomy and Physiology 9e by Marieb, provided it is read cover-to-cover and inside out and that you all the material on the DVD as well.

And then do it again.
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This author has quite a few books with similar titiles so I just want to be sure I have the right one. "Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)" Is that the one?

Thanks.
 
NJnewbie said:
This author has quite a few books with similar titiles so I just want to be sure I have the right one. "Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)" Is that the one?

Thanks.
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"Essential of" anything means "watered down" it seems when it comes to textbooks

Sorry its 8e not 9e

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That one
 
House of God
 
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales
By Dr. Sacks


ISBN-10: 0684853949

Read it and I'll bet you'll never look at a "crazy" patient the same way again.
 
MrBrown said:
"Essential of" anything means "watered down" it seems when it comes to textbooks

Sorry its 8e not 9e

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That one
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Thanks. I used to work in textbook publishing and it's true that any title with the word "essentials" in it usually means it's watered down or is meant for an intro course or a course for non-majors. It hits the high points without going into much detail.
 
JPINFV said:
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales
By Dr. Sacks


ISBN-10: 0684853949

Read it and I'll bet you'll never look at a "crazy" patient the same way again.
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I'll have to read this one, just for the title alone!
 
Just a quick tip... if you feel that you're starting to get bogged down with really technical details (IIRC he kinda of goes overboard on a few cases), just skip ahead in that case or move on to the next one, but it's generally a pretty accessible book.
 
Mr Brown, Do you think it's ok to buy the 7e instead? The 8e is pricey. From what I know about textbook publishing, they don't change much from edition to edition. They might move some chapters around, add some new photos, change the cover...and then charge $150. :rolleyes:
 
If your set on an A&P book. Save yourself a ton of money and buy the 7th edition for the Marieb A&P. I think I payed 30 bucks for mine at amazon. It was in brand new condition, didnt have a cd though. Best 30 bucks I ever spent.
 
It's should be out in June sometime...stay tuned.
 
Dubin EKG book and the Merck Manual.

A good nursing level medical dictionary would be good too.

Dubin has gone online after all these decades.
http://www.emergencyekg.com/
 
A single book? I don't think it's possible. I have a couple shelves full of good books that are good resources for various subjects, all related to some aspect patient care from assessment through rehab.

Although it's not a textbook per se, The 60 Second EMT is a book that will help point a new EMT towards noticing things that are important about patient care. It helps integrate the textbook knowledge with what you're going to see in the field. It doesn't replace good FTO time, so think of it as a "head's up" type of resource.

I think a better question to ask would be: If you could recommend one book for every stage in an EMT's education, what would they be, and for when?

Somehow, I think the end result would be a pretty good list, that when strung together, results in basically a good science foundation that would be appropriate for most allied health programs.
 
Akulahawk said:
A single book? I don't think it's possible. I have a couple shelves full of good books that are good resources for various subjects, all related to some aspect patient care from assessment through rehab.

Although it's not a textbook per se, The 60 Second EMT is a book that will help point a new EMT towards noticing things that are important about patient care. It helps integrate the textbook knowledge with what you're going to see in the field. It doesn't replace good FTO time, so think of it as a "head's up" type of resource.

I think a better question to ask would be: If you could recommend one book for every stage in an EMT's education, what would they be, and for when?

Somehow, I think the end result would be a pretty good list, that when strung together, results in basically a good science foundation that would be appropriate for most allied health programs.
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I'm sure you're right that you can't pick just one book, but since I'm a newbie I thought I'd start out with one and build from there.

About the The 60 Second EMT book...I looked for it on Amazon and it was published in 1996 so is the info still current?
 
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