Explore real-world EMS scenarios in Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach. Ideal for paramedics, EMTs, students, and educators, this book offers practical case studies and educational insights to enhance emergency medical decision-making and critical thinking.
This book presents EMS providers (both BLS and ALS) with realistic scenarios depicting a variety of emergency situations, including cardiac arrest, trauma, overdose, childbirth, and much more. Each case in Part 1 is presented as a narrative event with vital signs and other details listed in a table. This is followed by several questions for discussion, a scholarly bibliography, and relevant websites for further reference.
Part 2 contains additional educational content highlighting components of the case studies with the goal of providing a bridge between theory and practice, examining medical and social contexts, and encouraging critical thinking. This material was selected to go beyond typical coursework an provide the nuance and flexibility needed when working in the real world.
This Essential Resource Provides:
- The opportunity to discus and problem-solve potentially complex prehospital situations
- Increased knowledge of prehospital medical, trauma, and other emergency situation
- The opportunity to work through emergency situations with other providers in an educational setting
