<P style="MARGIN: 0px"><I><B><I>EMPACT </I>(<I>Emergency Medical Patients: Assessment, Care & Transport</I>) </B></I>offers a practical approach to common medical emergencies. Formerly published as <I>AMLS</I> (<I>Advanced Medical Life Support), EMPACT</I> is updated and revised to conform to the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines. Providing foundational chapters on assessment, critical thinking/decision making, and the difficult airway, the text moves on to cover common medical complaints, such as shock/hypoperfusion, dyspnea, chest discomfort or pain, and more. Presenting a realistic approach to the care of the patient, each chapter moves from assessment- and complaint-based primary assessment (identifying and controlling immediate life threats) to field diagnosis and management of immediately treatable underlying diseases. Intended for students with paramedic or other advanced-level training; a familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; and an overall understanding of the nature of medical emergencies.</P>