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Kaplan's National Registry Paramedic Prep provides essential content and focused review to help you master the national paramedic exam. This new edition features comprehensive content review, board-style practice questions, and test-taking tips to help you face the exam with confidence. Essential Review New EMS Operations chapter with practice questions Concise review of the material tested on the NRP exam, including physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, cardiology, respiratory and medical emergencies, shock, trauma, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, the psychomotor exam, and more Full-color figures and tables to aid in understanding and retention Realistic practice questions with detailed answer explanations in each chapter Overview of the exam to help you avoid surprises on test day Expert Guidance We invented test prep--Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams

Build the knowledge and skills you need to provide emergency cardiovascular care! ACLS Study Guide, 6th Edition provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. With case studies and hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations, this guide covers everything from airway management to cardiac arrest rhythms and electrophysiology, tachycardias and bradycardias, acute coronary syndromes, and acute ischemic stroke. Discussions of the newest ECC guidelines and ACLS treatment algorithms help you manage common cardiac conditions. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, ACLS Study Guide is ideal for use with the American Safety & Health Institute ACLS certification course. Easy-to-understand approach simplifies your study of advanced cardiac life support, thanks to Barbara Aehlert's unique, conversational writing style. Case studies describe real-world examples of common clinical situations, helping you master skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication administration, and other essential interventions. Evidence-based practice recommendations are provided for emergency medical treatment. ACLS Pearl boxes offer brief explanations of complex topics and useful tips for clinical practice. Keeping It Simple boxes provide clear and concise summaries of key points along with memory aids. End-of-chapter quizzes include answers and rationales, helping you remember the most important information. NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. NEW! 20 new illustrations are added to the book's hundreds of illustrations.

EMT Exam Prep is completely revised and updated, and aligned to the National Review of EMT's test plan, including NREMT exam-style questions. Emergency response careers are on the rise as states and municipalities create professional, paid full-time EMT positions and move away from volunteer crews. EMT Exam Prep provides efficient review and test-taking strategies for passing the cognitive portion of the National Registry EMT exam (NREMT) from the experts at Kaplan Test Prep, as well as a full-length practice test for self-evaluation. This revised edition features: Concise review of the material tested on the cognitive exam: Airway, Respiration & Ventilation; Cardiology & Resuscitation; Medical/Obstetrics & Gynecology; Trauma; EMS Operations Test-like practice questions throughout New "Test Yourself" feature to check your retention Detailed discussion of Patient Assessment and Documentation, key EMT skills One full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations New and revised charts & tables making related sets of information distinct and memorable

Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition course materials are ideal for use within college-level courses designed to train individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. This manual features current content on topics from CPR skills to opioid emergencies to COVID considerations and precautions. To simplify training, the text focuses on the most vital lifesaving skills, so participants have clarity on how to respond to common emergencies like cardiac arrest, choking, life-threatening bleeding, anaphylactic shock, and strokes. Updated, Evidence-Based Content.Updated content that meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other resuscitation councils around the world.Current and in-depth information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses, including new content on hemorrhage control, airway obstruction response, and more.Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency.Training Geared for the Real WorldNew and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, airway obstruction response, compression-only CPR, COVID-19, and more.New content on face masks, face shields, and hands-only CPR helps learners to respond despite coronavirus pandemic concerns.Greater emphasis on willingness and confidence to act is presented throughout the text, including discussion on how to communicate during emergencies.A range of online and classroom-based teaching and learning materials enable flexible course delivery..