Emergency Medicine

Whether you're a new nurse or a veteran member of the clan, the nursing learning curve is a vast one. Part how-to guide with a touch of memoir thrown in, take the time to laugh and cry with an author who says what everyone else in the field is thinking.

In Crazy Ambulance Stories: Volume 1, paramedic Derek Chance invites readers to ride along on some of his and others most memorable calls. This first installment in the series offers a thrilling collection of true tales from the frontline of emergency medical services. From common medical occurrences with a twist to the downright bizarre, Derek's stories are filled with unexpected twists and turns. His vivid, humorous, and sometimes heart-wrenching accounts provide a unique glimpse into the daily life of a paramedic, showcasing the highs and lows of a profession where no two days are ever ...

In the mode of other best selling business fables, The Energy Bus takes listeners on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Everyone faces challenges. And every person, organization, company, and team will have to overcome negativity and adversity to define themselves and create their success.

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

This book is about protecting our protectors. The men and women, and the agencies they work for, who go out every day and risk their lives to protect and serve the public. The purpose of this book is to highlight the common reasons why liability lawsuits occur with the use of tactical medical responders (Fire, EMS, Police), as well as how to prepare and protect yourself and your department. Good training by qualified instructors, and well thought out, expertly prepared policies and procedures are your best shields against liability. Injuries or other conditions which require medical ...

A thrilling and sometimes humorous collection of true-life tales from the front lines of emergency medical services. In this volume, Derek Chance shares some of the most bizarre and unforgettable experiences faced by paramedics, from festive mishaps and peculiar injuries to miraculous rescues and heartwarming moments. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Chance brings to life the unpredictable and often chaotic world of EMS, highlighting the bravery, quick thinking, and occasional absurdity that define the job. Perfect for fans of medical dramas and anyone curious about ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Emergency Medical Response or EMR Test. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the Emergency Medical Responder or EMR Certification Test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

🌿 When Modern Medicine Fails, Will You Be Ready? 🌿 Imagine a world where medical supplies run out, hospitals are overwhelmed, and pharmacies are empty. Would you know how to treat an infection, heal a wound, or relieve pain—without pharmaceuticals? With The Survival Apothecary Bible, you’ll have the ultimate guide to crisis-proof herbal medicine, wild foraging, and emergency first aid, ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared for any situation. What’s Inside This Survival Herbalism Guide? ✔ 250+ Proven Herbal Remedies – Safe, effective treatments for wounds, ...

From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. The First World War claimed millions of lives and left millions more wounded and disfigured. In the midst of this brutality, however, there were also those who strove to alleviate suffering. The Facemaker tells the extraordinary story of such an individual: the pioneering plastic surgeon Harold Gillies.

With his fifth edition, Chief John Norman offers lessons learned during his extensive and time-honored career. Chief Norman imparts wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground. This guide continues to be invaluable for firefighters aspiring to the officer level and those seeking to promote safety and effectiveness in their organization and the communities they serve by improving their own skills.

Volume 2 of Crazy Ambulance Stories dives even deeper into the unpredictable and often surreal world of emergency medical services. Through a series of gripping, real-life accounts, this volume captures the chaos, humor, and humanity that paramedics encounter daily. From bizarre accidents to heart-stopping rescues, each story showcases the quick thinking, bravery, and sometimes unconventional methods used to save lives. With a perfect blend of medical detail and lighthearted anecdotes, this collection highlights the extraordinary resilience of first responders and the unpredictable nature ...

How to prepare your home for a life-threatening emergency or catastrophe with this prepper-survivalist guide book filled with proven techniques, strategies, DIY projects and security methods from a prepping expert.. The normal preparations you make for short term disasters will not work when widespread social collapse, pandemic or grid failures strike. Governments won’t be there to help you; they will be pre-occupied with macro-political problems. This book shows you how to prepare and hold out through emergencies for weeks, months or years before local services are restored: This guide ...

Off Grid Living Ultimate Survival Bible is a collection of four books that are focused on aiding you to thrive away from the grid. The practical tips gained from the combination of the following four books will help you live self sufficiently off grid. Each book is bursting with effectively simple tips to prepare you for the move from an overly populated city/suburban life to the tranquillity of a fulfilled life away from the grid.

My career as a firefighter/paramedic stretched from 1974 to 2000 when were inventing EMS as we went along. These are stories from those years on the street. That place I named so long ago, the other reality that exists just outside most people’s everyday lives. It is a place that seems to exist parallel to the normal workaday existence: yet it is only a car accident or cardiac away for any of us. It manifested itself in brushfires, house fires, shootings, stabbings, hangings, accidents with injuries, cardiacs, codes, drownings, and a thousand other emergencies.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...

In the late 1990s, a young physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, published a stunning memoir of his experiences in the highly charged world of the ER. Presented in a series of powerful, poetic vignettes, The Blood of Strangers became an instant classic. Now, over two decades later, Dr. Frank Huyler delivers another dispatch from the trenches—this time from the perspective of middle age. In portraits visceral, haunting, sometimes surreal, Huyler reveals the gritty reality of medicine practiced on the razor’s edge between life and death.

We were never meant to just survive—we were born to be resilient. In a world of rising chaos, uncertainty, and disconnection, Resilient by Nature offers a radical, grounded path forward. This is more than a survival manual—it's a blueprint for thriving in the 21st century. Drawing on decades of experience in wilderness skills, deep nature connection, emergency preparedness, and community resilience, Nate Summers and Eli Forest combine ancient scout teachings with cutting-edge modern tactics. Through vivid storytelling, hands-on exercises, and a bold new framework—the Survival-...

Step into the unpredictable world of medicine with Crazy Medical Stories, a captivating collection by Dr. Erin Smith. Drawing from years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Smith presents an array of real-life cases that defy expectations, challenge preconceptions, and reveal the astonishing complexity of the human body and mind. Each story in this anthology offers a unique glimpse into the fascinating and often bewildering scenarios faced by medical professionals. From rare genetic disorders and bizarre injuries to mysterious symptoms and miraculous recoveries, Dr. Smith expertly ...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your EMT textbook in preparation for the NREMT Exam. However, the truth is that the NREMT is a challenging computer adaptive test, meaning the difficulty of the questions are adjusted based on the responses you provide. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. The NREMT only allows a certain number of attempts to pass the test. Thorough preparation is therefore essential.

This Book Will Give You the Confidence and Guidance You Need to Become a resource for yourself and the people around you when the world as We Know It Faces Major Disasters and Catastrophe that Disrupt Normal Life. The fact that you are here is evidence that you understand and appreciate the fact that disasters can strike any time and want to be best prepared to survive and thrive after the disaster by learning critical survival skills that can keep you alive. Perhaps you are looking for answers to all the questions going through your mind… Am I crazy to want to prepare for a disaster that...