Emergency Pathophysiology: Clinical Applications for Prehospital Care

It sits comfortably between a textbook and a reference book. Each section begins with a physiology section, followed by chapters on specific diseases / disorders. Chapters are detailed enough that you will surely come away with something new, but they are also short enough to make it digestable and easy to reference. Even the chapter on acute MI is only about 15 pages long before detailed references and review questions. Treatment options are covered in detail for the ailment being discussed along with well-documented analysis of the effectiveness of said treatments. It might be a tough read if you are not already familiar with some pathophysiology but this has to be the best patho text specifically for prehospital care. One of the few I have actually read cover to cover.

We've been using this book in my paramedic class along with a few other pathophysiology textbooks/references. I'm halfway through this book and convinced it's worth its weight in gold. If your concerned about not knowing what are the "important parts" to study in your monstrous pathophysiology texts, this book solves your problems. It's got what you "need to know " divided into 30 sections that are each about 12 pages long. And in such a short time the author still manages to tie in the clinical relevance and the current standards in treatment. Very manageable chunks of info whether you're a student looking to tie it all together or just need a quick review of some pathophys. As a student you'll still need your other books, but in terms of quantity & quality material covered vs. hours spent studying, this book certainly gives you the most bang for your buck.

This is one of the most amazing Emergency Medical resources ever made. EVERY EMT, Parmedic, and Emergency Physician should read this book while they are in school. I think it should be a mandatory part of the Paramedic Curriculum. If you are an EMT and are thinking of going to Paramedic next, this book is a PERFECT first step into ALS care.

Dr. Galvagno's Emergency Pathophysiology was an excellent resource for myself during paramedic school and continues to be a go-to reference since I have been in the field. He covers pathophysiology topics in a concise, easy to understand manner that somehow spares none of the important details. While this text is not a definitive reference for pathophysiology, it is a must have adjunct for all levels of prehospital providers!

Awesome reading material.

book was delivered bent and creased in multiple directions

I have shelves and shelves of Prehospital/Paramedic texts, but for me, this one stands out as my absolute favorite. I have been through it several times and I still enjoy reading it. It takes some tough information and presents it in a way that really sticks with you.Dr. Galvagno does not waste your time with minutia, but takes everycondition and succintly outlines the what, why, and how.I highly recommend this book.

This book is a hard to beat reference to aid in understanding common emergency conditions. It was recommended by my instructor and I'm very glad I took his advice in reading it.

Arrived quicker and as described. Very happy with the product. Highly recommended for Paramedic science course.

straightforward and concise

Forced to purchase due to now being course go to Bible. Seriously out of date, so why use in 2017????????????

Very useful ! Expanded my knowledge and used it as a refresher for things from school.

Great book!