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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 ...

Looking for a comprehensive guide to emergency response procedures? Look no further than Responding to Emergencies, the ultimate resource for anyone looking to learn how to confidently assess and respond to a wide range of emergencies. With 19 chapters covering everything from basic anatomy and physiology to disaster preparedness and response, this eBook is a must-read for anyone who wants to be equipped to handle an emergency situation. Each chapter is packed with detailed information, real-life scenarios, and step-by-step instructions to help you get the skills and knowledge you need to ...

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

For my mother's life Stroke, what to do? On August 16, 2013, my mother experienced a devastating stroke that left her completely debilitated. The doctors delivered grim prognoses to my sisters and me, warning us that she might not survive. They cautioned that even if she did pull through, she would likely remain in a vegetative state. It was a harrowing moment, filled with uncertainty and fear. But my mother is a true fighter, and she defied the odds. She not only survived the stroke, but she also made a remarkable recovery and regained control of her life. It wasn't a miraculous overnight ...

The series, 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 ...

Over the course of 25 years in the ER, Dr. Reggie Duling has seen cases that have stuck with him for various reasons. Some are poignant, some tragic, and others hilarious. The ER is a bustling place filled with patients who seek expert emergency care while at their most vulnerable. From heart attacks to foreign bodies, Dr. Duling hasn't seen it all, but he has seen his share. ER Doc: Defining Moments of a Career in Emergency Medicine relays the humor and somber responsibility of being an emergency physician in the American healthcare system.

In his The Dark Side series, Andy Thompson gives us a taste of the dark sense of humor paramedics use as a coping mechanism; here he packs laugh-out-loud moments into every word as he recalls health care professionals' encounters with the weirdest of behavior, hilarious misunderstandings, and cringingly embarrassing episodes.

🏋🏽Why This Book is a Game Changer? In the era where we are advised and convinced to live the daily high blood pressure medicine forever, this book will spread awareness about how we can fight hypertension considering their stages and lead a better life. 🕵️Why Should You be Aware About Hypertension Complexities? Silent Killer: Hypertension often has no noticeable symptoms, making it a "silent killer." Regular monitoring can help detect it early. Increased Heart Disease Risk: It significantly increases the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Kidney Damage: ...

Elevate Your Emergency Response Skills with This Essential Field Manual Designed specifically for Emergency Medical Technicians, the "EMT Quick Reference Field Manual" is your compact, go-to resource for real-time emergencies. Whether managing chaotic scenes, prioritizing patient care, or navigating high-pressure situations, this manual equips you with the tools to act decisively when every second counts. Inside, you’ll find: Triage Protocols Simplified: Master START and SALT systems with flowcharts and step-by-step guidance. Patient Management Made Clear: Follow detailed checklists for ...

This is an audio study guide for passing the NREMT EMT exam. It is read in a conversational manner for easy listening. 30 Minute lecture about cardiac emergencies. Study while you drive and be ready for the NREMT! Perfect for busy EMT students. Can be enjoyed at the gym, in traffic, or anywhere with headphones and a smartphone!

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

Following up on his well-received first book, Andy Thompson provides another captivating, thought-provoking, and at times intense glimpse into the daily life of a paramedic working in the UK's National Health Service. In the style of his first book, Andy recalls each event from the detailed documentation recorded at the time. Each account is written in a way that puts the listener right there next to him, so you live the events in real time.

Andy Thompson's true-to-life, graphic, and gripping account of his work as an NHS paramedic in Britain's Accident and Emergency Ambulance Service will shock you, sadden you, entertain you, and perhaps inspire you. You'll smile at some of Andy's real patient encounters, while others will cause you to wipe a tear.

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.

Individuals suffering from psychiatric or substance use disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. In this comprehensive guidebook, Ellis Amdur walks professionals working in inpatient and residential settings through a multitude of steps they can take to keep themselves, their colleagues, and their clientele safe. Amdur s focus is based on behavior rather than diagnosis. The first sections of the book discuss specific behaviors ranging from such relatively minor irritants as reluctance to complete tasks ...

Flight for Life is the heart-stopping account of one of the most gripping rescue missions in African history, told by a doctor involved in saving the lives of Nigerian workers who became victims of a tragic American chemical company explosion. Dr. Stewart and his colleague moved mountains and cut red tape to fly patients to one of the premiere burn centers in the United States.

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for 18 years. She decides which of her colleagues rush into a burning building and how they confront the blaze. She makes the call to evacuate if she believes the options have been exhausted or that the situation has escalated beyond hope. This is her astonishing account of a profession defined by the most difficult decisions imaginable.

Lysa has been a paramedic for over 20 years, working for the London Ambulance service - the world's biggest and busiest free service - for much of that time. Here, she reveals what it's really like to work in a job that brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death - and destiny - every day.

Industry leaders who read any of the three prior editions of Streetsense over the years (starting in 1986) often say it had a huge impact on their street careers. This fourth edition still addresses the triad of communication, safety, and control, but it also reflects the evolution of the emergency-care industry since the arrival of the millennium: Computers and cellphones, social media, active shooters, and much, much more. This audiobook offers emergency providers methods for managing all sorts of situations safely and effectively.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...