Transition Guide- Mosby Third Edition to
Jones & Bartlett Ninth Edition
This guide is designed to assist
instructors in transitioning from Mosby’s Third Edition
(2004) to Jones and
The superior illustrations, photos,
tables, and charts of Emergency Care of
the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition is a notable
difference between these textbooks. The art program not only makes the book
more aesthetically pleasing, but it also provides a better visualization on the
complex topics presented.
The summaries that follow identify
analogous chapters by chapter numbers and highlight some of the many unique
qualities of Emergency Care of the Sick
and Injured, Ninth Edition.
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Emergency Care, pp2-21 (Mosby 1, pp1-19)
A clear overview of the EMT-Basic program,
including a description of training goals and certification requirements, is
provided.
Chapter 2: The Well-Being of the
EMT, pp22-69 (Mosby 2, pp20-49)
A comprehensive section on death and dying
describes the grieving process and how EMT-Bs can work with critically ill
patients while sensitively interacting with caregivers and family members.
Workplace issues, including cultural diversity and sexual harassment, are
explored.
Chapter 3: Medical, Legal and
Ethical Issues, pp70-89 (Mosby 3, pp50-65)
Special Reporting Requirements are examined
in greater detail, highlighting seven specific situations. Presumptive and
definitive signs of death are described.
Chapter 4: The Human Body, pp90-143
(Mosby 4, pp66-113)
This chapter includes greater
detail and superior illustrations to help students develop a strong sense of human
anatomy. Special attention is paid to differences in pediatric patients and
their needs.
Chapter 5: Baseline Vitals and SAMPLE
History, pp144-167 (Mosby 9, pp114-131)
Pulse oximetry is introduced as an
added method of evaluating oxygenation. Guidelines are given for interviewing
patients and establishing their chief complaint. Establishing a patient’s LOC
is described using the AVPU scale.
Chapter 6: Lifting and Moving
Patients pp168-207 (Mosby 5, pp132-165)
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 special section on moving geriatric patients is
included.
Chapter 7: Airway pp212-255 (Mosby
6, pp166-211)
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 (Mosby 8-13, pp212-303)
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 (Mosby 14,15, pp304-333)
This chapter includes guidelines
for improving communication skills with other healthcare professionals as well
as pediatric, geriatric, hearing-impaired, and visually impaired patients. The
role of and contacting Medical Control is discussed.
Chapter 10: General Pharmacology,
pp342-363 (Mosby 16, pp334-343)
This chapter begins with an
excellent introduction to pharmacology that identifies the pharmacologic terms
that EMT-Bs need to know, a discussion of modes of administration, and
abbreviations that the EMT-B must be familiar with. Pediatric and geriatric
needs are highlighted and polypharmacy is introduced.
Chapter 11: Respiratory
Emergencies, pp364-397 (Mosby 17, pp344-367)
This chapter includes an excellent
chart listing and describing infectious diseases associated with dyspnea. There
is an extensive description of the causes of dyspnea, including anaphylaxis,
pulmonary edema, asthma, spontaneous pneumothorax,
and more. Specific methods of interviewing and assessing respiratory patients
during a focused history are discussed.
Chapter 12: Cardiovascular
Emergencies, pp402-437 (Mosby 18, pp368-401)
The chapter starts with an excellent
cardiac anatomy and physiology overview. Heart surgeries and implanted
pacemakers/defibrillators are discussed. An excellent contrast of angina and
AMI is provided.
Chapter 13: Neurologic Emergencies,
pp438-463 (Mosby 19, 402-431)
This chapter is dedicated to
stroke, seizures, and other causes of AMS.
Chapter 14: The Acute Abdomen,
pp464-479 (No Mosby equivalent)
The medical causes of abdominal
pain are examined, including aneurysms, appendicitis, hernias, ulcers,
pancreatitis, cystitis, and diverticulitis. Referred pain is explained.
Gynecologic emergencies are also discussed..
Chapter 15: Diabetic Emergencies,
pp480-497 (Mosby- included in chapter 13)
This chapter is dedicated to covering
physiology and treatment of diabetic emergencies.
Chapter 16: Allergic Reactions and
Envenomations, pp498-515 (Mosby 20, pp432-445)
This chapter includes a visual
guide for using an AnaKit.
Chapter 17: Substance Abuse and
Poisoning, pp516-541 (Mosby 21, pp446-471)
This chapter includes detailed
sections covering illicit drugs by categories, including opioids, abused
inhalants, etc. This chapter containsmore
detail and easier to read tables and charts than Mosby.
Chapter 18: Environmental
Emergencies, pp542-581 (Mosby 22, pp472-495)
This chapter covers the rescue
response to drowning, diving emergencies including decompression sickness and
air embolism, andlightning injuries.
Chapter 19: Behavioral Emergencies,
pp582-597 (Mosby 23, pp496-509)
This chapter contrasts organic
brain syndromes from functional disorders and discusses medicolegal
considerations in behavioral emergencies.
Chapter 20: Obstetric and
Gynecological Emergencies, pp598-625 (Mosby 24, 510-539)
This chapter provides more
information explaining pre-birth and delivery emergencies/complications. It
also includes information on fetal demise.
Chapter 21: Kinematics of Trauma,
pp630-647 (No Mosby equivalent)
This chapter presents the EMT-B
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 resulting
from different types of car crashes (frontal, rollover, lateral, and rear-end).
Chapter 22: Bleeding, pp648-675
(Mosby 25, pp540-550)
Unlike the Mosby textbook, Emergency Care of the Sick and Injured,
Ninth Edition separates bleeding and shock into two separate chapters. The bleeding
chapter also contains superb illustrations that illustrate cellular perfusion.
Chapter 23: Shock, pp676-695 (Mosby
25, pp550-561)
This chapter, dedicated solely to
shock, begins with an in-depth look at the body’s compensatory mechanisms to
maintain homeostasis. A clear explanation of perfusion and the compensatory
mechanisms to maintain perfusion in a challenged state leads to an all-inclusive
description of the 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 (Mosby 26, 562-603)
This chapter discusses the pediatric and
geriatric issues in respect to burns. Small animal bites, rabies, and human
bites are also covered.
Chapter 25: Eye Injuries, pp734-755
(No Mosby equivalent)
This chapter is dedicated solely to
eye injuries. It begins with an overview ofthe 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 (No Mosby equivalent)
This chapter gives special
consideration for the face and throat after a traumatic injury.
Chapter 27: Chest Injuries,
pp776-795 (Mosby 27, pp604-613))
This chapter covers the mechanics
of ventilation and the implications of chest injury.
Chapter 28: Abdomen and Genitalia
Injuries, pp796-817 (Mosby 27, pp613-623)
This chapter covers injuries from
seat belts and airbags, genital trauma, and rectal bleeding.
Chapter 29: Musculoskeletal Care,
pp818-869 (Mosby 28, 624-657)_
This chapter discusses point
tenderness, grading muculoskeletal injuries, and vacuum splints.
Chapter 30: Head and Spine
Injuries, pp870-911 (Mosby 29, pp658-707)
This chapter covers head and spinal
injuries.
Chapter 31: Pediatric Emergencies,
pp914-939 (Mosby 31, pp736-787)
Unlike the Mosby book, Emergency Care 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
Chapter 33: Geriatric Emergencies,
pp984-1001 (Mosby 36, pp878-887)
This chapter introduces the use of
GEMS Diamond for thorough assessment of geriatric patient. It also discusses
physiologic changes that occur in aging and their relevance in prehospital
care.
Chapter 34: Geriatric Assessment
and Management, pp1004-1019 (Mosby 36, pp878-887)
Geriatric assessment and care is in
a separate chapter for clearer understanding.
Chapter 35: Ambulance Operations,
pp1024-1055 (Mosby 31, pp8746-767)
This chapter describes defensive
ambulance driving techniques.
Chapter 36: Gaining Access,
pp1058-1071 (Mosby 32, 768-777)
This chapter discusses how to
safely access patients.
Chapter 37: Special Operations,
pp1072-1097 (Mosby 33, pp778-807)
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 (Mosby 35, pp838-877)
This chapter provides a discussion
of weapons of mass destruction.
Chapter 39: Advanced Airway
Management, pp1130-1163 (Mosby 34, pp808-837)
This chapter describes advanced
airway management techniques.
Chapter 40: Assisting with IV
Therapy, pp1164-1179 (No Mosby Equivalent)
This chapter provides greater detail
describing IV therapy, terminology relating to IV insertion, tools, and
techniques. This chapter also covers complications of IV therapy,
troubleshooting IV problems, and special populations
considerations.
Chapter 41: Assisting with Cardiac
Monitoring, pp1180-1195 (No Mosby Equivalent)
This chapter provides an introduction
to cardiac monitoring, ECG formation, and arrhythmias.
Appendix A: BLS Review, ppA1-A31
(Mosby Appendix B, pp893-913)
A comprehensive
review of BLS procedures.