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In the restructuring thread I mentioned that I'd post a short review on the Military PHTLS book once I got my hands on it.
It's here, so here's the scoop.
PHTLS Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support Military Edition
By the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Published by Elsevier MosbyJems
ISBN 0-323-03271-0
copyright 2005
439 pages
Contains one CD-ROM that contains some videos showing different BLS and ALS skills, an interactive exam based on the book contents and some reference programs for use on a PDA.
The first 15 chapters of this book appear to be the same as the non-military text. They have added a military cover, and a US military photo and cover page for each of the 15 chapters. These first 15 chapters are devoid of any military content, only covering the content found in the standard textbook. I must agree with posters in some outside EMS forums, and say that the man in the class will not notice much difference between PHTLS and a BTLS course.
The 16th chapter (pages 374 - 413) is the military add-on portion of the book. Not as long as I would have expected, this chapter starts out discussing the history of the US army medical services and the NATO Echelons of care. From there, it goes into the TCCC Management plans for general field care, care under fire, and CASEVAC. It then covers the skills in more detail, starting with movement of casualties on various battlefield conditions. Once the skills are covered, the book provides 8 military scenarios as examples for the reader.
The last pages are devoted to care of casualties in NBCW environments, military triage, and an appendix on extended patient care times.
There is also a skills chart, showing required skills for first aid, combat lifesaver, and TCCC medics.
It's here, so here's the scoop.
PHTLS Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support Military Edition
By the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Published by Elsevier MosbyJems
ISBN 0-323-03271-0
copyright 2005
439 pages
Contains one CD-ROM that contains some videos showing different BLS and ALS skills, an interactive exam based on the book contents and some reference programs for use on a PDA.
The first 15 chapters of this book appear to be the same as the non-military text. They have added a military cover, and a US military photo and cover page for each of the 15 chapters. These first 15 chapters are devoid of any military content, only covering the content found in the standard textbook. I must agree with posters in some outside EMS forums, and say that the man in the class will not notice much difference between PHTLS and a BTLS course.
The 16th chapter (pages 374 - 413) is the military add-on portion of the book. Not as long as I would have expected, this chapter starts out discussing the history of the US army medical services and the NATO Echelons of care. From there, it goes into the TCCC Management plans for general field care, care under fire, and CASEVAC. It then covers the skills in more detail, starting with movement of casualties on various battlefield conditions. Once the skills are covered, the book provides 8 military scenarios as examples for the reader.
The last pages are devoted to care of casualties in NBCW environments, military triage, and an appendix on extended patient care times.
There is also a skills chart, showing required skills for first aid, combat lifesaver, and TCCC medics.
