Knowledge Of Anatomy And Physiology Is Important To The Success Of An EMS Provider. Providers Must First Understand How The Body Functions Normally To Effectively Care For Patients In An Emergency. EMS Provider Anatomy And Physiology, Second Edition, Uses A Systemic Approach, Beginning By Formulating A Basic Picture Of The Human Body Then Moving Into More Anatomic Detail. Individual Chapters Discuss Body Systems, Both How They Function Individually And Together As A Unit. In Addition To The Overall Picture Of Each System, This Text Presents Both The Gross Anatomy And The Microscopic Anatomy Of Vital Structures. Completely Revised And Updated, The Second Edition Includes New Content And Features And Equips The EMS Provider With The Solid Foundation Necessary For Understanding The Disease Process. Second Edition Content Includes: New Section On The Basics Of Chemistry Expanded Section On Joints Expanded Content On Muscular Physiology Updated Illustrations Additional Pathophysiology, Including Cellular Injury Key Features Learning Objectives-The Goals Are Set For Each Chapter. Progressive Case Studies-Each Chapter Includes An In-Depth Case Study.
Answers And Rationales For The Case Study Appear In The End Of Chapter Section. Vital Vocabulary-New Terminology Introduced In Each Chapter Is Defined And Set In Boldface, Underlined Type. The Complete Listing Of Terms Appears At The End Of Each Chapter. Pathophysiology Tips-This Feature Describes Common Conditions Seen In The Field And How They Are Treated. Safety Tips-This Feature Provides Advice On How The Provider Can Stay Safe In The Field. Special Needs Tips-This Feature Provides Advice On How To Manage Patients In Specific Categories, Such As Geriatric Or Pediatric, Who Require Special Consideration In Treatment. Clinical Tips-This Feature Provides Advice On The Treatment Of Patients. Full-Color Illustrations-Highly Descriptive Images That Enable Providers To Clearly Visualize The Finer Points Of Human Anatomy And Physiology.
Chapter Summary-Reviews Key Points Of The Chapter.