Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide

I've been an ER RN for ~5 years. I know my stuff pretty well, but every now and then you just need to quickly recall a number, or an EKG reciprocal change, or a drip reference. This book is great. It's conveniently sized, great page finish, durable, etc. I have used it many times already. I will say it's probably not ONE HUNDRED percent accurate, but it gets you in the range and gets you started. I am careful while using it in the hospital, r/t hospital policy compliance etc... but a great quick reference. Does not have as much information on critical drips as I was hoping for, either! Luckily, there's blank note pages in the back!

This is a great little book to have in your scrub top. Easy to find different subjects due to the tabs. I wouldn't bother with this until MS1 if you are in nursing school. You will probably be able to read and understand this 3/4 of the way through med search one.I've passed both message one and two and there's still some items that I have to study on in there. It'll be great to freshen up on the ones that I've already learned though! Great for clinicals

As an undergraduate paramedic, I found this very essential to whom studying or already working in the emergency medical field for the following reasons:- 1- Very comprehensive information regarding almost everything that may be encountered in the emergency medical field. It is true that most information is not mentioned in much details, but I think it is the sole purpose of this pocket guide. It is not a reference or textbook, it is a reminder/guide of information that could be forgotten or miss-retrieved. 2-The information is very accessible, no need for much effort looking for a specific drug or information. 3-The size is not too large to not be carriable. Which is very important, especially for paramedics.

Got this for my boyfriend who is in Paramedic school. I bought him the EMS field guide too and he definitely recommended this one over the EMS one. It was more comprehensive and had certain lab values in it that is helpful to him. Also has formulas/equations and reference ranges in it to help determine cardiac output, MAP pressures, systemic vascular resistance and numerous other equations. **some of the med values are off, but those are usually determined by local protocols only and are only a recommended dosage in the book** His classmates were also impressed and wanted to know where he got it. He keeps it in his cargo pocket while on duty.

This is super handy to have working the road as a quick reference. I'm giving 4 stars due to the plastic spiral holding it together breaking apart and having to replace with another one. This isn't a manufacturer defect just from wear and tear. Wish the spiraling was metal instead.

I never thought I'd be the type of person to own something like this, I hate carrying extra crap around, but it's actually great for studying and when it comes down to it, I want something I can double check in. It's kind of pocket sized, although pretty thick. But it's pretty waterproofish. Seems durable. It has pediatric medication amounts which is great. It has a whole section of medications, like the most common ones you might see. I think it's really nice to reference.

As a new nurse starting my career in a level 1 trauma center, this handy dandy spiral bound pocket book is perfect! I can easily and quickly look up specific stuff if I want an idea of something specific. It really helped with a few patients EKG strips that I had a hard time figuring out. It’s got so much information! I had a masters degree prepared nurse ask to look at it and she was blown away by the information and it’s quality! Highly recommend this!!

SUPER Useful. If you are an EMT, Paramedic, or a medic student, this comes in handy in all sorts of situations. The color coded tabs help locate things very easily as well. My personal favorite part of this product is the section of commonly prescribed drugs. Some of the medications that patients are on can sound so obscure, but this book lets you find it super quick without needing to pull out your phone. Would definitely recommend to anyone in EMS!

Perfecto

I own every other edition of this very handy and helpful pocket guide. It is particularly useful for review and in critical care moments when a smart phone app or accessing online information is impractical (ie. at the bedside or in back of an ambulance during an arrest) . The recent updates are inline with current ACLS guidelines and the med / practice updates are particularly helpful. The paper quality lends itself to being cleaned / disinfected rather easily, which is a bonus for infection control purposes (ie. removing blood and body fluid). Cleaning a smart phone contaminated with blood and body fluid, on the other hand, is not. Highly recommended as a resource for medical / nursing staff and first responders / paramedics.

This was the best pocket guide on the market that has a wealth of good information inside, it is still useful even though it is american based you can use it for the UK but be aware drugs shown are not all used in the UK. Great book,Great price two bought & looking at a third.

superb one

Handy to have! Informative