Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight

By David Cone, Jane H. Brice, Theodore R. Delbridge, and J. Brent Myers

A Comprehensive Resource for EMS Medical Directors and Providers

This two-volume set provides a thorough foundation for success as an EMS medical director and prepares readers for the NAEMSP National EMS Medical Directors Course and Practicum. Focusing on real-world EMS, the book offers practical management tools and contextual understanding of EMS within the broader emergency care system.

A Valuable Resource for EMS Professionals

The two volumes provide core knowledge for EMS physicians, covering essential topics such as:

• A thorough introduction to the history of EMS
• EMS airway management, including procedures, challenges, and best practices for ventilation, oxygenation, and breathing in patients, including cases of respiratory distress
• Practical discussions of medical problems, including undifferentiated patients, altered mental status, cardiac arrest, dysrhythmias, seizures, stroke, and allergic reactions
• An examination of EMS systems, structure, and leadership

A companion website offers additional resources, including audio and video clips of EMS best practices in action, to supplement the book’s content.

Book Details

Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 3rd Edition (November 8, 2021)
Language: English
Paperback: 1184 pages
ISBN-10: 1119756243
ISBN-13: 978-1119756248

Whether you’re an aspiring EMS medical director or an experienced provider, this comprehensive resource is essential for staying up-to-date on the latest EMS practices and systems.