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#1 Best Seller in Emergency Medical Services (Kindle Store) #1 Best Seller in Emergency Medicine (Kindle Store) #1 New Release in Emergency Medicine (Kindle Store) Some calls you never forget. Some nights you never escape. In Louder Than Sirens, Austin Lynn takes readers deep into the chaotic and painful world of emergency medical services with raw honesty and emotional depth. He shares what it is really like to serve on the front lines, where tragedy is routine, the stakes are high, and the impact lingers long after the sirens fade. From devastating calls to the slow, silent weight of ...

This book is not about life and death struggles. This book is the polar opposite. It is about the absolute, over-the-top insanity that I have witnessed during my time in the ER. This book is the untold, unseen, and unshared rants and raves of an ER nurse who has been slowly driven mad by his patients. I want you, the listener to step into my scrubs, see this bizarre world through my eyes, and understand that once you stop laughing in the ER, it's time to quit.

Revealing and unflinching, Behind the Curtain offers an unfiltered look inside the real-life traumas and triumphs that define emergency medicine. Dr. Jeffrey Sterling’s authentic and enthralling collection of stories represents his unique journey as an ER physician. Both an enlightening memoir and an unforgiving mirror reflecting the best and worst of human behavior, Behind the Curtain unveils the insidious consequences of everyday risks and seemingly innocuous habits.

People from all walks of life call 911 when things go bad. These are their stories, told by the people who respond and make things better. First responders often don't tell stories, preferring to keep what happens at work private. Rescue Captain Michael Morse changes that with these heartfelt descriptions of hundreds of emergency calls, with the usual coverings peeled back, exposing the bizarre, heartbreaking, and often hilarious reactions to 911 emergencies.

This book is intended to be a fun, short read of neurology, with the goal to present the many facts of the subject in an easy and relatable manner. The idea came to me during my morning rounds as a medical student, whereby I envisioned the ability to utilize a quick reference guide for neurologic exams and differentials. The book points out some great pearls and unlikely “zebras” that we may not have heard of since medical school. It is basically cliff notes for fun and not for diagnosis, and a great review for medical students, residents or physicians. Medicine changes so often that ...

A life-saving guide that includes signs, symptoms, first aid treatments, and step-by-step skills to care for adults, children, and infants in case of everyday emergencies. This book is written in simple language to help anyone develop the skills to save lives, from splinting a sprained ankle, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and using an automated defibrillator (AED) responding to symptoms of strokes, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.

Moving, honest and inspiring – this is a nurse’s true story of life in a busy A&E department during the Covid-19 crisis. Working in A&E is a challenging job but nurse Louise Curtis loves it. She was newly qualified as an advanced clinical practitioner, responsible for life or death decisions...

You are not “just an EMT.” And the system depends on you believing that you are. This book is for EMTs who arrive first, carry the weight, and disappear from the story. For the ones told their role is temporary, entry-level, or just a stepping stone. For those who feel the exhaustion, frustration, and quiet anger but have never had language for it. Written by a former EMT, paramedic, nurse, and flight nurse, this book exposes the unspoken realities of emergency medical services: hierarchy without protection, responsibility without authority, burnout without recognition, and the ...

Master Cardiac Nursing the Fast and Easy Way — One Mnemonic at a Time Cardiac Nursing Mnemonics for Fast Recall is the ultimate quick-reference guide for nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals who want to confidently assess, diagnose, and manage cardiac patients. Whether you’re preparing for the NCLEX, a nursing exam, or working on the floor in critical care, this book breaks down complex cardiac concepts into simple, memorable mnemonics designed for instant recall and clinical application. Inside this comprehensive study companion, you’ll find: 100+ evidence-based ...

Be prepared to provide critical medical care in emergency situations. The Volunteer Firefighter's Playbook: Emergency Medical Care is your essential guide, designed specifically for volunteer firefighters who are often first on the scene of accidents and medical emergencies. This book equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients, administer basic life support, and provide crucial care until advanced medical personnel arrive. This comprehensive playbook covers a wide range of topics, including: Patient Assessment: Learn how to quickly and effectively assess patients,...

Stop Struggling to Study and Pass Your Exam Today! Transform pre-exam panic into confidence, one page at a time with the Crunch Time Review' for Anatomy & Physiology I - your ultimate guide to acing your course and exams. Crafted with the understanding that time is of the essence, this series is meticulously designed to streamline your review process. Elevate your exam game with 'Crunch Time Review' – your key to confident, last-minute mastery. Simplify your last-minute prep with the condensed wisdom of the top-performing student in the class Say goodbye to stress and hello to success ...

On Call: Emergency Room Stories: Volume 3 delves into the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled world of emergency medicine, presenting a gripping collection of real-life cases faced by ER doctors. From life-threatening traumas and complex medical mysteries to heartwarming recoveries and poignant farewells, this volume captures the raw emotions and relentless challenges of the ER. Through vivid, first-person narratives, readers gain an intimate understanding of the fast-paced decisions, multidisciplinary teamwork, and profound impact on both patients and healthcare professionals. Each story is a ...

In this powerful follow-up to her bestselling memoir In Shock, a doctor asks: What does it truly mean to heal? In the aftermath of her own critical illness, physician and writer Dr. Rana Awdish finds herself oddly estranged her from her own body. Medicine has conditioned her to view sick bodies...

Going well beyond first aid, this manual describes medical secrets used by an experienced African mission doctor and former assistant professor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School. The tips are pragmatic, affordable, and useful for anyone from medics to laypersons but are particularly aimed at people who work and live in remote areas with scarce resources. The subjects cover antibiotic therapy, advanced care of complex wounds, laceration closure with glue, malaria, oral rehydration therapy, fecal transplantation, and more.

“Conquer the EMT and Paramedic Exams” delivers a calm, structured, and comprehensive review of the essential knowledge every EMS professional must master. This guide walks readers and listeners through the full scope of prehospital care, from foundational anatomy and airway management to trauma response, cardiology, medical emergencies, and complex operational challenges. The book emphasizes practical understanding used in real-world EMS work, including patient assessment, respiratory and circulatory support, neurological and endocrine emergencies, pediatric and geriatric care, and safe...

In this modern age, there are few things as important as managing our health in the most healing and beneficial way possible. The problem arises when we flush chemical, man-made antibiotics into our bodies to try and get rid of infections and other problematic issues our bodies face. If we don't take care of ourselves and take a lot of preventative measures, we have to resort to high-functioning chemicals that not only kill the bad bacteria in our bodies, but also the good bacteria that helps us to stay healthy.

Code Blue: Tales from the Emergency Room plunges readers into the frenetic, high-stakes world of emergency medicine, providing an intimate look at the life-altering moments that unfold within hospital walls. Curated from the firsthand accounts of healthcare professionals, each story offers a raw, poignant snapshot of the challenges, decisions, and emotional journeys encountered in the ER. From the heart-wrenching to the heartwarming, these narratives shed light on the human spirit's resilience in the face of crisis, and the compassion and heroism of those dedicated to saving lives. More ...

Army combat veteran and registered nurse Erin Olszewski's most deeply held values were put to the test when she arrived as a travel nurse at Elmhurst Hospital in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. After serving in Iraq, she was back on the front lines - and this time, she found, the situation was even worse. Rooms were filthy, nurses were lax with sanitation measures, and hospital-acquired cases of COVID-19 were spreading like wildfire.

The "high-stakes" true story of how an absent-minded inventor and a down-on-his-luck salesman joined forces to create a once‑in‑a‑generation lifesaving product: "Suspenseful storytelling helps us see and feel the struggle and frustration, the sweat and tears . . . Inspiring” (Robert...

EMT: Field Scenarios and Rapid Decision-Making Master the art of quick thinking and thrive under pressure with this essential guide to real-world EMT challenges. Are you ready to sharpen your rapid decision-making skills and excel in high-stakes situations? Do you find yourself questioning how to manage chaotic scenes, make life-saving decisions, and adapt quickly to ever-changing emergencies? If so, this book is your ultimate companion. EMT: Field Scenarios and Rapid Decision-Making is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, immersing readers in realistic scenarios and ...