Transition Guide- Mistovich Seventhth Edition to Jones & Bartlett Ninthth Edition
This guide is designed to assist instructors in transitioning from Brady's Mistovich Seventh Edition (2004) to Jones and Bartlett's Emergency Careand Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition (2005). It is assumed that all EMT-B textbooks on the market cover the material established for the DOT EMT-Basic curriculum. The summaries that follow identify analogous chapters by chapter numbers and highlight the unique qualities of Emergency Care of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Care, pp2-21
(Mistovich 1, pp1-11)
A clear description of the EMT-Basic course, including a description of training goals and certification requirements, is given. Greater detail is given relating to the history of EMS in the United States.
Chapter 2: The Well-Being of the EMT, pp22-69
(Mistovich 2, pp12-28)
In this chapter, workplace issues, including cultural diversity and sexual harassment, are explored. Risk factors include lightning, power lines, and fire are also covered.
Chapter 3: Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues, pp70-89
(Mistovich 3, pp29-39)
Special Reporting Requirements are examined in greater detail, highlighting seven specific situations. HIPPA is described and the implications for EMT-Basics is addressed.
Chapter 4: The Human Body, pp90-143
(Mistovich 4, pp40-71)
This chapter includes greater detail and outstanding illustrations to help students develop a strong sense of human anatomy. Special attention is paid to the differences in pediatric patients and their special needs.
Chapter 5: Baseline Vitals and SAMPLE History, pp144-167
(Mistovich 5, pp72-85)
This chapter provides guidelines on interviewing patients, establishing the chief complaint, and using the AVPU scale to assess responsiveness.
Chapter 6: Lifting and Moving Patients pp168-207
(Mistovich 6, pp86-94)
This chapter includes: giving directions and commands during patient moves, a strong focus on rescuer safety, and an illustrated montage of rapid extrication from a vehicle. A complete, illustrated guide to the tools used to move patients is provided (scoop stretcher, KED, stair chair, etc.) The Mistovich book is focused solely on rescuer body mechanics. Mistovich covers the remaining material in its thirty-ninth chapter, "Moving Patients."
Chapter 7: Airway pp212-255
(Mistovich 7, pp96-141)
An excellent introduction to pulmonary anatomy and physiology starts the chapter. The Special Consideration section highlights gastric distension, stomas, and tracheostomy tubes. Foreign body airway obstruction is examined with a focus on dental appliances and facial bleeding.
Chapter 8: Patient Assessment pp260-311
(Mistovich 8, 9, pp142-237)
This single chapter integrates the scene size-up and the initial, trauma, medical and ongoing assessments into a logical, progressive response.
Chapter 9: Communication and Documentation pp314-339
(Mistovich 11, 12, pp258-282)
This chapter provides guidelines for developing communication skills with other healthcare professionals as well as information on special populations, including pediatric, geriatric, hearing-impaired, and visually-impaired patients.
Chapter 10: General Pharmacology, pp342-363
(Mistovich 13, pp283-293)
This chapter begins with an excellent introduction to pharmacology that identifies pharmacologic terms that EMT-Bascis need to know, a discussion of modes of administration, and abbreviations that the EMT-Basic must be familiar with. Pediatric and geriatric needs are highlighted and polypharmacy is introduced.
Chapter 11: Respiratory Emergencies, pp364-397
(Mistovich 14, pp298-322)
This chapter begins with a review of respiratory anatomy and physiology. It includes clear explanations and illustrations of the concept of perfusion. It includes an excellent chart listing and describing the infectious diseases associated with dyspnea. An extensive description of the causes of dyspnea, including anaphylaxis, pulmonary edema, asthma, spontaneous pneumothorax, is included.
Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Emergencies, pp402-437
(Mistovich 15, pp323-347)
This chapter provides illustrations of ECGs (sinus tachycardia, bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and asystole). AED indications and use are included within the chapter. This material is separate in the Mistovich book.
Chapter 13: Neurologic Emergencies, pp438-463
(Mistovich 18, 19, pp393-421)
This chapter is dedicated to stroke, seizures, and other causes of AMS.
Chapter 14: The Acute Abdomen, pp464-479
(Mistovich 23, pp478-492)
In this chapter, gynecologic and urinary emergencies are discussed..
Chapter 15: Diabetic Emergencies, pp480-497
(Mistovich 19, pp369-392)
This chapter is dedicated to covering physiology and treatment of diabetic emergencies.
Chapter 16: Allergic Reactions and Envenomations, pp498-515
(Mistovich 20, pp422-437)
This chapter includes a visual guide for using an AnaKit.
Chapter 17: Substance Abuse and Poisoning, pp516-541
(Mistovich 21, 22, pp438-477)
This chapter provides detailed sections covering illicit drugsincluding opioids and abused inhalants. Food and plant poisoning is also discussed.
Chapter 18: Environmental Emergencies, pp542-581
(Mistovich 24, 25 pp481-542)
This chapter provides additional information on lightning injuries and injuries from marine life.
Chapter 19: Behavioral Emergencies, pp582-597
(Mistovich 26, pp543-58)
This chapter contrasts organic brain syndromes from functional disorders and discusses medicolegal considerations in behavioral emergencies.
Chapter 20: Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies, pp598-625
(Mistovich 27, 559-589)
This chapter provides additional information on fetal demise.
Chapter 21: Kinematics of Trauma, pp630-647
(Mistovich 28, pp590-607)
This chapter presents the EMT-Basic with an understanding of the physics involved in trauma, including deceleration, blunt and penetrating trauma, and comprehending MOIs by assessing crashes. It also contrasts suspected injuries from different types of car crashes (frontal, rollover, lateral, and rear-end).
Chapter 22: Bleeding, pp648-675
(Mistovich 29, pp608-620)
Unlike the Mistovich book, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition, separates bleeding and shock into two separate chapters.
Chapter 23: Shock, pp676-695
(Mistovich 29, pp620-631)
This chapter is dedicated solely to shock. It begins with an in-depth look at the body's compensatory mechanisms to maintain homeostasis. There is a clear explanation of perfusion and the compensatory mechanisms to maintain perfusion in a challenged state. This leads to a comprehensive description of types of shock and the progression of shock. The discussion on the treatment for shock is differentiated by type of shock.
Chapter 24: Soft-Tissue Injuries, pp696-733
(Mistovich 30, 31, pp632-674)
Small animal bites, rabies, and human bites are covered in this chapter.
Chapter 25: Eye Injuries, pp734-755
(Mistovich 35, pp756-767)
This chapter is dedicated solely to eye injuries. It begins with an overview of the anatomy of the eye and discusses physiology, burns, blunt trauma, foreign objects in the eye, and the issues surrounding contact lenses.
Chapter 26: Face and Throat Injuries, pp756-775
(Mistovich 35, pp768-776)
This chapter gives special consideration for the face and throat after a traumatic injury.
Chapter 27: Chest Injuries, pp776-795
(Mistovich 36, pp777-804)
This chapter covers the mechanics of ventilation and the implications of chest injury.
Chapter 28: Abdomen and Genitalia Injuries, pp796-817
(Mistovich 36, 777-804)
This chapter covers injuries from seat belts and airbags.
Chapter 29: Musculoskeletal Care, pp818-869
(Mistovich 32, pp675-699)
This chapter discusses point tenderness, grading muculoskeletal injuries, and vacuum splints.
Chapter 30: Head and Spine Injuries, pp870-911
(Mistovich 33, 34, pp700-755)
This chapter covers head and spinal injuries.
Chapter 31: Pediatric Emergencies, pp914-939
(Mistovich 31, pp816-862)
Unlike the Mistovich book, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition separates the discussion of pediatric emergencies and the assessment/management of pediatric patients into two chapters.
Chapter 32: Pediatric Assessment and Management, pp940-983
This chapter utilizes the American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Assessment Triangle. It also provides a BLS review of pediatric CPR and information on using AEDs on children.
Chapter 33: Geriatric Emergencies, pp984-1001
(Mistovich 10, pp238-257)
This chapter introduces the use of the GEMS Diamond for the thorough assessment of geriatric patient. It also discussesphysiologic changes that occur in aging and their relevance in prehospital care. The Mistovich book presents this information in the assessment section, before ever addressing medical emergencies in general. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition discusses specific geriatric information after the student has learned the full range of medical and traumatic emergencies. This allows for an informed focus on the material..
Chapter 34: Geriatric Assessment and Management, pp1004-1019
(Mistovich 10, pp238-257)
Geriatric assessment and care is in a separate chapter for clearer understanding.
Chapter 35: Ambulance Operations, pp1024-1055
(Mistovich 40, pp881-902)
This chapter describes defensive ambulance driving techniques.
Chapter 36: Gaining Access, pp1058-1071
(Mistovich 41, pp903-916)
This chapter discusses how to safely access patients.
Chapter 37: Special Operations, pp1072-1097
(Mistovich 42, 43, pp917-951)
This chapter discusses the Incident Command System, Mass Casualty Incidents, Triage and triage tags, disaster management, and hazardous materials incidents.
Chapter 38: Response to Terrorism and WMD, pp1098-1127
(Mistovich 44, pp952-968)
This chapter provides a discussion of weapons of mass destruction.
Chapter 39: Advanced Airway Management, pp1130-1163
(Mistovich 45, pp969-1006)
This chapter describes advanced airway management techniques.