Title: PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Edition, 9th Edition
Author: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 9th Edition (October 15, 2019)
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1284180581, ISBN-13: 978-1284180589
Format: Original PDF / Print Replica

Description: "PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Edition, 9th Edition" is developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ASC-COT). This edition emphasizes the principles of rapidly assessing and treating trauma patients in prehospital settings, particularly in military environments. Reflecting current, evidence-based knowledge and promoting critical thinking, this manual is designed to improve care in combat prehospital environments following the guidelines of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the Joint Trauma System. It includes thirteen chapters specifically written for military prehospital trauma care experts and covers the core content of PHTLS with additional military-specific information. The manual is richly illustrated and includes realistic case studies, engaging art programs, key terms, summaries, and scenario solutions to enhance learning and application in the field.