EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition by Christopher Coughlin Summary
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Facing the EMT exam? Dr. Coughlin's crash course - authored by a veteran flight paramedic with 30+ years of experience - delivers high-yield content for last-minute studiers. Will you be prepared when seconds count and lives hang in the balance?
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When Seconds Count: The EMT's Lifeline
Imagine being first on scene at a community pool where a child has been pulled from the water, not breathing. Would you know what to do? For Emergency Medical Technicians, this scenario isn't hypothetical - it's daily reality where knowledge means the difference between life and death. The EMT's world operates on a fundamental paradox: while medical professionals typically learn before they're tested, EMTs face tests without warning, then extract lessons afterward. This high-stakes environment requires not just technical proficiency but emotional resilience, critical thinking under pressure, and unwavering commitment to patient advocacy. When someone calls 911, they activate a complex network designed to deliver lifesaving care. Emergency Medical Dispatchers become the first link in the chain of survival, providing critical pre-arrival instructions from CPR guidance to helping deliver babies. These dispatchers use standardized protocols to quickly assess emergencies while enhanced 911 systems display caller location automatically in most urban areas. The National EMS Education Standards establish four certification levels: Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate basic care like bleeding control and CPR. EMTs add oxygen administration and comprehensive patient assessment. Advanced EMTs introduce IV access and additional medications. Paramedics represent the highest level with extensive training in cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, and critical care interventions. What makes this system work is the sophisticated transport network connecting patients with specialized facilities - stroke centers with immediate CT scanning capabilities, cardiac centers with 24/7 catheterization labs, and trauma centers offering varying degrees of surgical expertise. This intricate system ensures patients receive the right care at the right place in the right time window.
Safety and Legal Framework: The Foundation of EMS
The Human Machine: Understanding Your Patient
The Breath of Life: Airway and Respiratory Management
The Assessment Process: Building the Clinical Picture
Critical Emergencies: Recognition and Response
Tailoring Care: Special Populations and Unique Needs
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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