Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS)

Updated emergency care guidance for seniors offers actionable insights with detailed geriatric assessment, triage, and treatment strategies. Five chapters address trauma, respiratory and cardiovascular crises, medication management, elder abuse, and COVID-19, aligning with National EMS Standards. You are viewing the Paperback Text - click here to view the eBook Text and Paperback Course Manualclick here to view the Paperback Text and Paperback Course Manualclick here to view the Paperback Text and eBook Course Manualclick here to view the Paperback Course Manual and eBook Course Manual The Third Edition of Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services is authored by experts in the field, reviewed by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), and endorsed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Comprehensive and updated, the new edition addresses the National EMS Education Standards in 5 chapters—covering communication, assessment, trauma, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, medication toxicity, elder abuse, and much more. The third edition provides even greater value: - New guidance on how to conduct a comprehensive geriatric assessment - New education on how to correctly triage older patients and transport them to the appropriate level of care - New updates to medications and dosages throughout the book, updates to ILCOR guidelines, the inclusion of COVID- 9 considerations, and more Can’t find the digital product you are looking for? Please contact us directly at [email protected] to purchase eBooks and Instructor Resources. We’d be happy to help.