Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, 9th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, 9th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (Author)

The Ninth Edition of Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets represents the latest advancement in paramedic education and training. Originally developed by Dr. Nancy Caroline in the early 1970s, this groundbreaking textbook revolutionized paramedic education. Today, Bob Elling and Barb Aehlert, along with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, continue this legacy, setting a new standard for paramedics.

This updated edition features cutting-edge, evidence-based content, designed to align with the most recent scientific recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the ECC Guidelines established by the American Heart Association and other international resuscitation councils. Clear chapter objectives are structured to align with the 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the 2021 EMS Education Standards.

Thoroughly reviewed by medical professionals and subject matter experts, the Ninth Edition teaches technical skills while placing significant emphasis on professional attributes such as critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and personal well-being. The book adopts a systemic approach to the assessment and management of both traumatic and medical emergencies, with dedicated chapters covering essential topics such as mass-casualty incidents.

Key Updates in the Ninth Edition

Inclusive Language: Carefully reviewed to ensure gender neutrality, racial inclusivity, and non-stigmatizing descriptions of patient conditions.
Street Smarts Boxes: New sections emphasizing the “soft skills” required of today’s paramedics.
Updated Imagery: Reflecting appropriate PPE use in light of the current COVID-19 context.
Spinal Motion Restriction: Increased focus on current guidelines for spinal care.
Thoroughly Updated Content: Includes refreshed references, statistics, and case studies.
Updated CPR & ACLS Algorithms: Aligned with the latest AHA guidelines.

The Ninth Edition of this paramedic training textbook ensures students are equipped not only with the technical skills needed in the field but also with the professional qualities to succeed in high-stress emergency situations. A must-have for both future paramedics and those already in practice, this edition sets the bar for comprehensive emergency care education.