Meets the most recent National EMS Education Standards:

• The latest updates from AHA on airway and resuscitation, plus the most recent updates in science and technology have been included throughout the text.
• Nearly 100 new photos have been included, and all reflect the newest standards and guidelines.
• Visual section openers, Objectives, Key Terms, and Media Resources help students gain a foundation for learning chapter material. 

Enables students to apply knowledge and skills learned throughout a chapter from the perspective of a first responder:

• NEW! Section openers have been added to highlight critical concepts and help students develop an eye for critical vs. non-critical patients.
• Each Section starts with a "Big Picture" example of a scene or patient and shows the steps or decisions students must make superimposed around the photo, providing visual context for concepts covered in the upcoming chapters.
• Self-Check features in the margins tie back to one of the chapter objectives, prompting students to answer questions and review information if needed.
• Emergency Medical Responder Practice and Critical Thinking features help students practice decision making skills in the context of situations they may encounter as first responders.
• "Stop, Review, Remember" exercises at frequent intervals and "Review and Practice Examinations" after each section help students review, apply, and retain the concepts they have learned. 

Supported with online access to resources for teaching and learning success:

• Available to instructors, is a full suite of supplements, including an Instructor's Resource Manual, Test Banks, and PowerPoint slides.
• New! Brady's Student Resources site a wealth of tools to help student learning and comprehension, including quizzes, flashcards, scenarios and more.