PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Ninth Edition

When every second counts, medical professionals rely on the latest knowledge and skills to save lives. The PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Ninth Edition, developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ASC-COT), is the ultimate guide for rapidly assessing and treating trauma patients in high-pressure environments.

A Proven Approach to Trauma Care

This evidence-based guide promotes critical thinking and provides the foundation for delivering quality care. With a focus on orderly assessment and immediate treatment of life-threatening problems, PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Ninth Edition, ensures medical professionals are equipped to respond effectively in combat prehospital environments.

Evolution of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

TCCC, a crucial component of the Joint Trauma System, has revolutionized combat trauma care since 1996. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Co-TCCC), comprising military medicine and trauma care specialists, continuously updates and refines TCCC guidelines to ensure the highest level of care.

PHTLS and TCCC: A Partnership for Excellence

The partnership between PHTLS and TCCC is a powerful combination, driving excellence in trauma care across all environments. The Military Ninth Edition is the latest step in this evolution, featuring 13 chapters written by military prehospital trauma care experts specifically for practitioners in military environments.

Comprehensive Content and Engaging Features

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Scenario: Realistic case studies that encourage critical thinking and application of key concepts
• Key Terms: Highlighted throughout the chapters for easy reference
• Engaging Art Program: Photos and illustrations that depict the realities of battlefield prehospital care
• Summary: A concise list of key concepts for each chapter
• Scenario Solution: In-depth discussions on patient assessment and treatment in the field and during transport

Product Details:

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

• Edition: 9th edition

• Publication Date: October 15, 2019

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 1032 pages

• ISBN-10: 1284180581

• ISBN-13: 978-1284180589