"Advanced Medical Life Support "is "the "text on practical methods for adult emergency treatment. Designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage on-scene, adult medical emergencies, each chapter moves from assessment-based procedures to field diagnosis and management of treatable cause. Written by authors uniquely qualified to address the specific requirements of advanced-level EMS training, this is a complete and essential resource for seasoned EMS practitioners. Features: Highlights definitions, key ideas, and Clinical Insights in the margin. Introduces each chapter with a relevant case study and concludes the chapter with a follow-up to that same case study. Teaches critical thinking (Possibilities to Probabilities in Chapter 1). Applies critical thinking through interactive case studies (Chapter 13) Includes a Further Reading bibliography in each chapter. Contains appendices on pharmacology, normal lab data, and 12-lead ECG interpretation.