Anatomy Books

[Vic303]

Please don't dismiss this as a stupid answer or as me trying to be funny.

When I was doing my training we used anatomy coloring books. Yes, coloring books. They are intended for students doing anything medically related: Docs; physio's; nurses; paramedics; etc. If you have to spend half an hour coloring in a body part you tend to remember its shape and location.

I <cough> used to photocopy mine to practice multiple times.

I've had a copy of Grey's Anatomy Coloring Book since I was in college. Very handy, and useful over the years.

[jk636]

Alric,

A basic knowledge of first aid is a great idea and is not terribly complicated. The best thing to do is go down to your local book store and get a First Responder (in texas we call the ECAs) textbook. Short, simple and to the point. Should teach bandaging, splinting etc. And it shouldnt cost more than 20 bucks. Good luck!!

[GIJew766]

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (who actually loosely "governs" EMS) is changing standards and scope and what not that will take effect here in Pennsylvania in July. With that being said, here is what the local teaching hospitals are using in their course.

http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/ac...713/login.html

This book teaches to the National Registry EMT Standard. I've picked up the book to learn the new BLS standards and protocols and have to say that it is a solid text. With the consolidation of EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, and the creation of a more meaningful Advanced EMT (AEMT) between the new consolidated EMT and the revised Paramedic (EMT-P), there is a butt-ton of information that's getting changed and altered.

Also, the classification of "First Responder" is being dropped and replaced with the new "Emergency Medical Responder." Same duties and what not (more or less Pro level CPR/AED), but will now be required to be certified by a government agency.

Depending on how involved you want to get, you can also pick up a copy of some of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care manuals. I'll attach the link to one I have from a course I took a while back. Book is from the Center for Army Lessons Learned. Good pile of info.

http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/fmtb/tccc_handbook.pdf

Any questions or anything on prehospital care, let me know. It's what I do.

HC

[ncrebel8]

Depending on how deep you want to get into A&P. (OP was a medical responder/EMT wanting some Anatomy references). Brady Has a pretty good textbook. Anatomy and physiology for Emergency Care. Not as in depth as full A&P class but still a good text. I like the coloring book idea also.