Textbook for Emergency Medical Technicians: A Complete Book for DEMT (As per the Latest Syllabus and Guidelines)

Emergency medical technician is a fast-paced medical profession and is considered a noble and demanding career nowadays. With the introduction of a number of ambulance services in the country, the demand for EMT jobs has evidently risen. EMT requires a high level of physical fitness and problem-solving skills needed to work effectively in high-stress situations. The ability to think fast and act quickly is an essential skill in this profession. An EMT should have the skills to assess a patient’s condition and to manage emergencies such as those related to respiratory, cardiac, or trauma incidents. It is essential to provide quality education to our upcoming emergency and critical care technician to strengthens EMS. To improve and provide quality education in emergency care, this book has been written.

Key Features :

This book consists of 9 sections and 48 chapters. Chapters consist of
• Administration which includes ambulance operation and its maintenance.
• Basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
• Management of various medical emergencies.
• Assessment of trauma patients at the scene and primary trauma management.
• Management of various trauma and medical emergencies en-route and in the emergency room.
• Basic life support and advanced life support.
• Various skills and procedures required for emergency care by EMTs.
• Infection prevention and HAZMAT disaster
• Research methodology.

This book is recommended for students pursuing Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in emergency medical technology (EMT) courses.