Prehospital Emergency Care, 12th Edition © 2024
Joseph J. Mistovich | Keith J. Karren
Prehospital Emergency Care, 12th edition helps students move seamlessly from assessment to diagnosis to emergency care for life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Meets 2021 national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education standards
- New chapter on psychiatric emergencies and psychosocial issues
- 100+ new photos carefully researched from EMS sources
- Powerful Pearson MyLab® Brady online course
Prehospital emergency care CTE program with digital resources
Helps learners confidently assess and interpret findings and deliver excellent emergency care
Meet national guidelines
The 12th edition reflects the latest and best emergency medical services in the US, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, as well as the American Stroke Association’s latest Prehospital/EMS Care Stroke Guidelines.
Compelling case studies
Each chapter opens with a case study, drawing students into the subject and creating a link between the text and real-life situations and experiences. A follow-up at the end of each chapter emphasizes key concepts learned and in-depth resolution.
Engaging online experience
The digital course on Pearson MyLab® Brady is designed to improve student results and offer flexibility for instructors. Students can interact with a library of visual media and individualized practice to build and reinforce skills.
Step-by-step support
Step-by-step EMT skills at the end of chapters demonstrate skill performance with detailed instructions and realistic photos.
Emergency care algorithms
Emergency care algorithms visually summarize assessment and care steps.
Assessment tips
Assessment tips and summaries help the EMT conduct assessments and interpret findings for specific medical and trauma emergencies.
Pathophysiology pearls
Pathophysiology pearls explain the causes of medical conditions to help EMTs make the right treatment decisions for each patient.
Drug profiles
Drug profiles offer comprehensive specifications for medications that EMTs are permitted to administer.
Case studies
Case studies link concepts to real situations. Pathophysiology notes in case study follow-ups explain the “why” of symptoms and recommended care.
Photos and art
Photos work in combination with a unique, beautifully drawn art program to reinforce content coverage and add to text explanations.
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Grades 10-12
This program is designed for courses in EMT training and certification.
Available student resources include the print student edition, the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eTextbook, and student access to the Pearson MyLab® Brady course.
Pearson offers custom teacher resources for all programs. Use the contact form on this page to request access to instructor resources for this program.
Pearson MyLab® Brady student licenses can be purchased for 1 year. Student digital access to the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eTextbook can be purchased as 1 access code or a bundle of 6 access codes. All access codes are for use by 1 student, for 1 course, for up to 1 year, and are non-transferable.