Author: Neal Lindley
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645842274
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This story follows the life of one paramedic as he is transformed from a wet behind the ears and new EMT to a knowledgeable and experienced paramedic. This story is an entertaining and informative look at the not-too-distant past. It provides nonmedical readers with a rare look at life in the streets while also serving as an educational tool for new EMTs and paramedics. This book is not for the faint of heart. The author shoots straight from the hip as he discusses some of his most memorable calls in raw detail. Sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, but always eye-opening.
Fighting for Your Life
Author: Lysa Walder
Publisher: John Blake
ISBN: 9781789462043
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A teenage boy lies on the pavement, bleeding from a stab wound; a distraught mum watches, in mute shock, as her daughter suffers a terrifying fatal asthma attack; a young girl is gang-raped and her stricken boyfriend takes an overdose; a disturbed young man flings himself in front of a speeding train at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Few people can imagine living in a world where such situations are part of everyday life. Yet for veteran paramedic Lysa Walder, these and thousands of other emergency call outs are part of a day's work: scenes of tragedy, heroism loss and horror - but also stories of triumph and humour. Lysa has been a paramedic for over twenty years, working for the London Ambulance service - the world's biggest and busiest free service - for much of that time. Here, she reveals what it's really like to work in a job that brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death - and destiny - every day.
Publisher: John Blake
ISBN: 9781789462043
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A teenage boy lies on the pavement, bleeding from a stab wound; a distraught mum watches, in mute shock, as her daughter suffers a terrifying fatal asthma attack; a young girl is gang-raped and her stricken boyfriend takes an overdose; a disturbed young man flings himself in front of a speeding train at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Few people can imagine living in a world where such situations are part of everyday life. Yet for veteran paramedic Lysa Walder, these and thousands of other emergency call outs are part of a day's work: scenes of tragedy, heroism loss and horror - but also stories of triumph and humour. Lysa has been a paramedic for over twenty years, working for the London Ambulance service - the world's biggest and busiest free service - for much of that time. Here, she reveals what it's really like to work in a job that brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death - and destiny - every day.
Riding the Lightning
Author: Anthony Almojera
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0358652871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“An intense look at the high-stakes world of a NYC paramedic in the months before and after COVID-19 altered our landscape.”—Damon Tweedy, MD, author of Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine The education of a New York City paramedic, whose tales of tragedy and transcendence over a single year culminate in the greatest challenge the city’s emergency medical system has ever faced: COVID-19. As a seasoned paramedic and union leader, Anthony Almojera thought he could handle anything his job threw at him. Like many medical first responders, he came from a troubled background and carried the traumas of the city as well as its triumphs. He had grown up in the rough-and-tumble Park Slope of the 1980s, been homeless for a time, and had watched murder, addiction, and hopelessness consume those closest to him. But he had dedicated his life to helping people in need, and while every day was filled with tragedy—stabbings, shootings, accidents, suicides—it also brought moments of uplift: births, resuscitations, and rescues that reminded Anthony and his coworkers why EMS was the most thrilling job on earth, even if the pay was lousy and the hours were long. So when a strange new virus began spreading in New York, Anthony and his fellow medics were ready. They had done the biohazard drills; they knew the procedures, and how to handle the sick and the bereaved. They believed that their lives and training had prepared them for this new challenge. But the months ahead would prove them wrong, and would push New York’s EMS workers, and Anthony himself, to the breaking point—and beyond. Following one paramedic into hell and back, Riding the Lightning tells the story of New York City’s darkest days through the eyes of its frontline medical workers and the community they serve: ordinary people who will continue to make New York an extraordinary place long after it has been reborn from the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0358652871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“An intense look at the high-stakes world of a NYC paramedic in the months before and after COVID-19 altered our landscape.”—Damon Tweedy, MD, author of Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine The education of a New York City paramedic, whose tales of tragedy and transcendence over a single year culminate in the greatest challenge the city’s emergency medical system has ever faced: COVID-19. As a seasoned paramedic and union leader, Anthony Almojera thought he could handle anything his job threw at him. Like many medical first responders, he came from a troubled background and carried the traumas of the city as well as its triumphs. He had grown up in the rough-and-tumble Park Slope of the 1980s, been homeless for a time, and had watched murder, addiction, and hopelessness consume those closest to him. But he had dedicated his life to helping people in need, and while every day was filled with tragedy—stabbings, shootings, accidents, suicides—it also brought moments of uplift: births, resuscitations, and rescues that reminded Anthony and his coworkers why EMS was the most thrilling job on earth, even if the pay was lousy and the hours were long. So when a strange new virus began spreading in New York, Anthony and his fellow medics were ready. They had done the biohazard drills; they knew the procedures, and how to handle the sick and the bereaved. They believed that their lives and training had prepared them for this new challenge. But the months ahead would prove them wrong, and would push New York’s EMS workers, and Anthony himself, to the breaking point—and beyond. Following one paramedic into hell and back, Riding the Lightning tells the story of New York City’s darkest days through the eyes of its frontline medical workers and the community they serve: ordinary people who will continue to make New York an extraordinary place long after it has been reborn from the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
En Route
Author: Steven Kelly Grayson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537770819
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Steven "Kelly" Grayson has seen the best of us at our worst. When hearts stop working, when blood alcohol levels exceed limits we shouldn't contemplate, when bodies are extricated from car wrecks, he's been there to pick up the pieces, save our lives, and watch us slip away. En Route is an unflinching look at the heart of a paramedic and the profession that shaped him. Grayson's touching stories of life and death and the hilarious ones of times in between are here to give us an insight of what happens after we call 911, the ambulance doors close, or even what happens inside the ER when the nurse shows the family to the waiting room.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537770819
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Steven "Kelly" Grayson has seen the best of us at our worst. When hearts stop working, when blood alcohol levels exceed limits we shouldn't contemplate, when bodies are extricated from car wrecks, he's been there to pick up the pieces, save our lives, and watch us slip away. En Route is an unflinching look at the heart of a paramedic and the profession that shaped him. Grayson's touching stories of life and death and the hilarious ones of times in between are here to give us an insight of what happens after we call 911, the ambulance doors close, or even what happens inside the ER when the nurse shows the family to the waiting room.
EMS Life
Author: Papeterie Bleu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645200277
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
GIFT IDEAS - COLORING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS - HUMOR Code brown does not mean someone brought chocolates. ---The Snarky Mandala Emergency medical services personnel, you truly are medical ninjas in disguise. In the most trying times and stressful circumstances, you are compassionate, kind, wise, and patient beyond measure. But let's be real. All that self-sacrifice must give you daydreams of driving the ambulance straight to the airport and boarding the first flight to Mexico for vacation. Well, turn the ambulance around and pick up this Coloring Book for Grown-Ups instead! With each page you color, feel the exhaustion and stress melt away like so many ocean waves and margaritas. Happy Coloring! Product Details: Printed single-sided on bright white paper Premium matte-finish cover design Stress relieving seamless patterns on reverse pages Perfect for all coloring mediums Black background reverse pages to reduce bleed-through High quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stock Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (22cm x 28cm) pages
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645200277
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
GIFT IDEAS - COLORING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS - HUMOR Code brown does not mean someone brought chocolates. ---The Snarky Mandala Emergency medical services personnel, you truly are medical ninjas in disguise. In the most trying times and stressful circumstances, you are compassionate, kind, wise, and patient beyond measure. But let's be real. All that self-sacrifice must give you daydreams of driving the ambulance straight to the airport and boarding the first flight to Mexico for vacation. Well, turn the ambulance around and pick up this Coloring Book for Grown-Ups instead! With each page you color, feel the exhaustion and stress melt away like so many ocean waves and margaritas. Happy Coloring! Product Details: Printed single-sided on bright white paper Premium matte-finish cover design Stress relieving seamless patterns on reverse pages Perfect for all coloring mediums Black background reverse pages to reduce bleed-through High quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stock Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (22cm x 28cm) pages
A Paramedic's Life
Author: Neal Lindley
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645842274
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This story follows the life of one paramedic as he is transformed from a wet behind the ears and new EMT to a knowledgeable and experienced paramedic. This story is an entertaining and informative look at the not-too-distant past. It provides nonmedical readers with a rare look at life in the streets while also serving as an educational tool for new EMTs and paramedics. This book is not for the faint of heart. The author shoots straight from the hip as he discusses some of his most memorable calls in raw detail. Sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, but always eye-opening.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645842274
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This story follows the life of one paramedic as he is transformed from a wet behind the ears and new EMT to a knowledgeable and experienced paramedic. This story is an entertaining and informative look at the not-too-distant past. It provides nonmedical readers with a rare look at life in the streets while also serving as an educational tool for new EMTs and paramedics. This book is not for the faint of heart. The author shoots straight from the hip as he discusses some of his most memorable calls in raw detail. Sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, but always eye-opening.
Paramedic to the Prince
Author: Patrick (Tom) Notestine
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439245811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Californian paramedic answers an advertisement for contract work at a military hospital in Saudi Arabia. So his adventure begins. This is a riveting, factual account of his ten years inside a country seldom seen by the outside world. Working on the private medical staff of King Abdullah, no western writer has ever been this close to the "House of Saud". The author takes you on a journey from the desert camps of the Bedouin to the highest echelons of the Saudi royal family. From meetings between King Abdullah and Yasser Arafat to the death of Edi Amin the author documents it all. Themes explored include the contrast of cultures and the rise of terrorism in a post 9/11 world. The author's unique and often humorous perspective provides a view of Saudi society that has never before been documented by any other book in this genre. The author gives an important insight to events that continue to affect the world today.
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439245811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Californian paramedic answers an advertisement for contract work at a military hospital in Saudi Arabia. So his adventure begins. This is a riveting, factual account of his ten years inside a country seldom seen by the outside world. Working on the private medical staff of King Abdullah, no western writer has ever been this close to the "House of Saud". The author takes you on a journey from the desert camps of the Bedouin to the highest echelons of the Saudi royal family. From meetings between King Abdullah and Yasser Arafat to the death of Edi Amin the author documents it all. Themes explored include the contrast of cultures and the rise of terrorism in a post 9/11 world. The author's unique and often humorous perspective provides a view of Saudi society that has never before been documented by any other book in this genre. The author gives an important insight to events that continue to affect the world today.
My Ambulance Education
Author: Joseph F. Clark
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 177088002X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The brutally honest story of an emergency medical technician. At 18, Joseph Clark started working as an ambulance attendant to pay his way through college. For the next seven years he worked New York City's most dangerous neighborhoods as an emergency medical technician (EMT), dealing with the medical emergencies from drug overdoses, gang fights, car crashes and worse, all while juggling schoolwork and a personal life. His stories are a graphic portrayal of the life of an ambulance EMT. From dealing with a body that is frozen solid and trapped under a front porch to climbing into the burned-out wreck of a car to treat the seriously injured driver, Clark's stories are horrifying, poignant, touching and often filled with the dark humor that is so characteristic of the people who work under extreme stress. My Ambulance Education is a testament to the medical first responders who scramble to provide the on-the-spot care so vital to the survival of victims. EMTs struggle daily (and nightly) with emotional strain, sleep deprivation and, inevitably, burnout.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 177088002X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The brutally honest story of an emergency medical technician. At 18, Joseph Clark started working as an ambulance attendant to pay his way through college. For the next seven years he worked New York City's most dangerous neighborhoods as an emergency medical technician (EMT), dealing with the medical emergencies from drug overdoses, gang fights, car crashes and worse, all while juggling schoolwork and a personal life. His stories are a graphic portrayal of the life of an ambulance EMT. From dealing with a body that is frozen solid and trapped under a front porch to climbing into the burned-out wreck of a car to treat the seriously injured driver, Clark's stories are horrifying, poignant, touching and often filled with the dark humor that is so characteristic of the people who work under extreme stress. My Ambulance Education is a testament to the medical first responders who scramble to provide the on-the-spot care so vital to the survival of victims. EMTs struggle daily (and nightly) with emotional strain, sleep deprivation and, inevitably, burnout.
Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics
Author: Tania Blackmore
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
ISBN: 1801610177
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
So much emphasis in paramedic practice is placed on saving lives, and so how can you provide the best care for patients who are approaching the end of theirs? Knowing when it is appropriate to transfer palliative and end of life patients to hospital can be challenging as there are often many complex factors at stake which can have an impact on both patients and their families. Digging deep into the ethical and clinical aspects of working with palliative patients as a paramedic, this book is the go-to resource to enable you to act within the patient's best interests and provide the most appropriate and effective care. Key features include: Twenty-four case studies covering a range of relevant topics to help apply principles to your own practice Clinical information on symptom control and pain management Written specifically for paramedics, by a range of specialist authors Designated chapters on the role of the paramedic in palliative care, palliative care emergencies and personal resilience Full-colour diagrams throughout. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all more aware of the importance of patient-centred palliative care; this book is full of tips and techniques to help you feel more confident in ensuring patients not only die 'well' but also live with dignity and comfort.
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
ISBN: 1801610177
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
So much emphasis in paramedic practice is placed on saving lives, and so how can you provide the best care for patients who are approaching the end of theirs? Knowing when it is appropriate to transfer palliative and end of life patients to hospital can be challenging as there are often many complex factors at stake which can have an impact on both patients and their families. Digging deep into the ethical and clinical aspects of working with palliative patients as a paramedic, this book is the go-to resource to enable you to act within the patient's best interests and provide the most appropriate and effective care. Key features include: Twenty-four case studies covering a range of relevant topics to help apply principles to your own practice Clinical information on symptom control and pain management Written specifically for paramedics, by a range of specialist authors Designated chapters on the role of the paramedic in palliative care, palliative care emergencies and personal resilience Full-colour diagrams throughout. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all more aware of the importance of patient-centred palliative care; this book is full of tips and techniques to help you feel more confident in ensuring patients not only die 'well' but also live with dignity and comfort.
Life's Arrow
Author: Mark A G Nolan
Publisher: Mark Nolan
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
One man's recovery from addiction and total mental breakdown. The path that led to torment and his long to road to redemption.
Publisher: Mark Nolan
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
One man's recovery from addiction and total mental breakdown. The path that led to torment and his long to road to redemption.
After the Paramedics
Author: Stephanie Taylor
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477118454
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“After being presented with his Captain’s badge, Firefi ghter/Paramedic Jon Majors had nagging doubts as to his promotion and how it would effect his life now that he would no longer be part of the Station 47 and work with his partner of eight years. Had he made a serious mistake with his career? Read how a simple visit to the Grocery Store changed his life for ever”.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477118454
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“After being presented with his Captain’s badge, Firefi ghter/Paramedic Jon Majors had nagging doubts as to his promotion and how it would effect his life now that he would no longer be part of the Station 47 and work with his partner of eight years. Had he made a serious mistake with his career? Read how a simple visit to the Grocery Store changed his life for ever”.