High-yield, must-know facts on patient diagnosis and workup
Customer Reviews:
this is all you need..........2007-10-11
I've recently passed step 2cs and this book is all that I studied...no need for kaplan's expensive review nor usmle world...Just practice the cases in the book with a partner (and read the mini-cases as well) and you are guaranteed to pass. good luck guys!
The only book a US student needs for this exam.......2007-10-04
Of all the First Aid books I've used (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Wards), this is the only one that I'd use as stand-alone prep for the exam. I finally coughed up $45 for this book after trying unsuccessfully to figure out the basics of the exam from the info provided by USMLE (i.e. structure, timing, scoring, topics). It was completely worth it. Every case I had on the real exam was very, very familiar, after studying for only 3 days. Most important, I knew what I needed to do to earn points. Don't waste time or money with anything else.
Very helpful for CS.......2007-09-26
This review book was very helpful in taking Step 2 CS. It contains more info than you need, but is organized in a manner where you can easily skip what you don't need. The "minicases" were tremendously helpful, if for no other reason than just brushing up on diagnoses I hadn't thought about in months... If you have time, you can look over the practice cases, but those are skippable if you're crunched for time. I started reviewing 1 week prior to the exam & I think I did just fine.
SUPER IMPORTANT ITEM.......2007-09-02
THIS IS A BASIC FOR PASSING STEP 2 CS, FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WORK UP, THE MINICASES ARE VERY HELPFULL, BUY IT WITH CONFIDENCE, IT IS A GREAT BOOK
Gotta have it, not to learn, but to alleviate anxiety........2007-08-27
The great thing about this book is that it demystifies the CS so you know EXACTLY what is coming at you. Not so much the actual cases, nobody can do that for you, but you'll know the format, time constraints, everything about the exam right down to the pesky little details. I didn't bother reading any of the cases, but the book was worth the purchase just so I knew about the test itself and could prepare myself mentally. I was kind of freaking out about this exam until I read this book, the day of the exam, I was totally relaxed and I wasn't surprised by anything.
I can't comment on the cases other than to say there is quite a few of them in here.
I would buy this book again knowing what is in it, and what was involved with the test.
This book will not guarantee a pass for you, nothing can. A fellow medical student that took the exam the same day as me at the same center failed, and he read it cover to cover.
Best thing to do with this book is read about the exam itself, ignore the rest, and do your best to relax the day of the exam (alprazolam or beta blockers never hurt either if you need them) and treat it like any other day at the clinic.
Good luck.
Book Description
The First Responder Handbook: Fire Service Edition is an information-packed guide providing first responder education for fire service professionals. Written by emergency response experts and specifically designed for firefighters, this text presents information in a way that will feel familiar to anyone in the fire service. It covers safety for first responders, patient care principles, emergency response tactics, and even first responder actions for incidents involving terrorism. This street-smart book fulfills the U. S. Department of Transportation's requirements for first responder certification while offering firefighters valuable emergency medical training.
Book Description
Written by medical students (with renowned faculty reviewers), this unique book provides practical, tested advice scoring high on the USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge). An essential part of the First Aid series, the book includes: - ratings of Step 2 CK review books, courses, and programs - tips on how to score well on the USMLE Step 2 CK - a concise review of core information students need to know to pass the USMLE Step 2 CK - 20 pages of high-yield full-color clinical images likely to appear on the exam
Customer Reviews:
Great Review Book for PAs also.......2007-10-13
This is a great book for both Med Students studying for Step II Boards and for PA Students getting ready for their National Boards.
good for review.......2007-03-09
this is a good book to review the existing knowledge.... do not use this book to gain new knowledge.... excellent mnemonic help, thats good...
i think this book need some more articles,,,,specially in paediatrics surgery and psychiatry...
thank you
Not the best study aid this time.......2007-01-04
When I took step one, this was my bible, and it prepared me very well. This time, the book gave lots of facts but did not prepare me well for the case-based questions of step two. I did not feel confident at all when I left this exam, and I had memorized this entire book. There was just not enough detail. I would recommend learning this book but then also doing tons of practice questions as well.
Not as good as First Aid for Step 1.......2006-09-08
I was very disappointed with this resource for CK prep. I found Step 2 secrets to be far superior. I purchased and read First Aid for Step 2 CK based on my positive experience with First Aid for Step 1. Much to my disappointment, First Aid for CK contained quite a large amount of basic information that just isn't high yield on step 2. For example, the basic ins and outs of ECG. On the exam, pertinent ECG findings are usually given, and then you're asked to make a clinical decision (e.g. next test or step in management) based on the ECG findings and other data presented. Step 2 secrets is a much more clinically oriented review of material for CK. WARNING: don't rely heavily on First Aid for CK or you'll be disappointed. USMLE world and Kaplan Qbank are probably the best review resources out there, with review books serving as supplements. Unfortunately, First Aid for Step 2 CK was not very helpful. See my review of step 2 secrets, as I consider it to be the best text resource (remember, only as a supplement to online question banks) for CK. I'm not bashing the First Aid series because many are very good books. For example, First Aid for step 2 CS is right on the money (see my review of First Aid for step 2 CS).
Helpful .......2006-08-07
I agree with other reviewers. It doesn't come close to the usefulness of Step 1. It contains too little information considered high yield in the exam. Definitely not to be used by itself.
Book Description
What skills and attributes will allow young people to succeed in the new global economy? This volume addresses the question by examining the topic of twenty-first century learning.
Twenty-first century learning frames an increasingly relevant and vital national conversation about what young people need in order to achieve: critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills.
The chapters in this volume provide a broad scope of perspectives - from business leaders, educators, researchers, youth workers, and students - on the need, opportunity, application, and outcomes of twenty-first century learning. The twenty-first century calls us to reimagine the learning day-building partnerships that engage schools, after-school programs, businesses, and community-based organizations - and to embrace both traditional academic basics as well as small-group and project-based learning. This volume provides the most comprehensive review to date of this important topic.
This is the 110
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Book Description
Emergency care procedures and training for EMT.
Customer Reviews:
Emergency Care.......2007-08-01
This edition has everything you need for both review or initial EMT-B course, great info.
Good Investment.......2006-12-19
If you are an EMT you will need good bibliography to learn and understand the diferent skills in your daily job.
This book provides you a good source of information in a very easy way to understand. The diferent graphics and pictures are very usefull and help you in your trianing.
I have an older edition (5th I think) and when this edition cames out I bought it and I don't regret
I highly recomend it.
Excellent textbook.......2006-03-23
This book is very comprehensive. It is packed with so much practical information along with diagrams and real life photos. I highly recommend this book even for the non-student who wants to enrich their own knowledge of basic emergency care.
Emergency Care 10th Edition.......2006-03-15
Even though I did not order the product for myself, I ordered it for my son in the Marine Corps, currently deployed. He received the book when Amazon.com indicated he would. Great job!
Very Nice.......2006-03-08
Very well written and well thought-out book. Broken down into useful sections, and obviously written by people who know what they are talking about.
Book Description
The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step 1 directly linked to high-yield facts from
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Use with
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and
First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1 for the ultimate board-review package.
Customer Reviews:
realistic .......2007-10-13
although i agree that the kaplan q bank and usmle-world are invaluable resources for step one, i personally hate hate HATE to study on the computer. this book was a good solution. i found it true to the exam, and suited me and my need to have something physically in front of me to scribble on. solidly reviewing the questions in this book -- 2 or 3 times -- would be a good basis for taking step 1.
First Aid Q & A.......2007-05-13
Item was received promptly. No damage noted. Excellent service is appreciated.
First Aid for USMLE-Q&A.......2007-05-08
This is a great resource for boards prep. It breaks down questions by organ system, has a large "practice test", and has some basic science sections too. Its nice because you can review a specific organ system or area and then quiz yourself with questions directed toward that specific area too.
Excellent question book.......2007-03-03
I am an attorney and used to studying for exams with a large number of questions from which to prepare. Until First Aid Q&A came out, there were not many sources with 1000+ questions and that covered multiple subjects. All and all an excellent question book that I have used for my in class exams and which I intend to use for Step 1.
NIce!!!.......2007-01-15
Questions are just like the NBME Comprehensive exam!!! Nice guys, wow, really like this!!!
Book Description
The case companion to the best-selling First Aid for the USMLE Step 1
Essential in preparing for the USMLE Step 1, this comprehensive case book features 240 high-yield clinical cases, a unique one-case-per-page format, active recall questions and answers for each case, and more than 200 illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
it needs improvement........2007-10-20
Overall, it is a good book, however, it has some areas which it can improve. I am reading this page right now, that is when i decided to write this review.
for example, on page, 160, case 15 for GI system, it listed a case, and I was trying to guess the diagnosis, but it didn't have one!on that page, it has "live blood supply, hepatocytes, structures close by the liver, fetal blood supply, where is falciform ligament", none of those have anything to do with the case. At least, tell us the diagnosis.
Another thing, it frequently list lab findings, but it doesn't list the normal values. The normal values are not listed at the end of the book, either. It would be nice if they can just list the lab value, and relevant normal values side by side, so it can speed up the reading.
good for step 1 prep.......2007-02-12
This is not bad as another book to have for Step1 Prep. Don't overwhelm yourself with too many books because there are ALOT of books out there. Just pick a handful becuase otherwise you will have conflicting information.
Just Get the BOOK!!! Yes That Good.......2007-01-15
Just Get the BOOK!!! Yes That Good!!! It helps you think about every aspect of a concept. Example, path & Physio of what's going on with the patient. It brings important concepts in medicine in extremely valid cases which are written "like" the NBME questions. I would rec this book 100% worth every penny!!!
great book.......2006-10-29
cases are informational and board style. follows the step 1 book. the step one book, cuts out the [...] and tells you what's needed for the boards. great outline. some of the topics are a little thin. has color histo atlas and websites for more general info. I think the book would be better if it had more cases but overall, the combo is a good buy!
First Aud Cases for the USMLE Step 1.......2006-09-02
It's the best way to buy a book,Thank you so much.
Book Description
The Annual "Bible" of USMLE Step 1 Preparation!
This newest compendium of the latest questions, most frequently tested facts, and mnemonics pertaining to the USMLE Step 1 test is based on information gleaned from students who have just taken the exam.
- More than 900 must-know facts and mnemonics
- 24-page color insert that includes x-rays, clinical photographs, pathology slides assists in image recognition and analysis
- 100+ Clinical Vignettes
- Includes the famous First Aid Book Ratings which features hundreds of medical test prep resources rated by students
- Valuable test-taking strategies
Customer Reviews:
Kaplan Q bank+ this book =all you need to pass and do well.......2007-07-19
I think the key to studying for the Step 1 is to restrict your studying materials. It's better to know everything in one book (THIS BOOK) than some of 5-6 books. So many questions from my USMLE came straight from this book that if you studied this and memorized every syllable, you will pass and pass well! Just supplement this with the Q bank to get yourself into question mode and you will be just fine.
This was pretty much all I used and I made a 225/94.
the king of kings.......2007-05-25
you need this book starting from your first year of medical school, through wehn you take your step 1. use this book by its guidelines and you will be rewarded. pick it up, open it and read the first feww pages and follow what advice they give as a beginning medical student.also make sure you pick up the latest version.I used this book through my 2 years in college and i made 229/95 on my step 1.
Great book for review.......2007-03-21
It is a good book for review but the subjects change one to another to fast and dont have any link between the subjects. You will need comprehensive books if you dont know a lot about the subjects. Good for highlight the most important topics for the test.
Step 1.......2007-02-01
No magic, just study, I did it with KAPLAN, and the last week before the exam I just read this.
Helpfull.
Good for more than just the boards.......2007-01-10
First Aid has helped me in tests throughout the year. I actually wish I had had it last year, so that when the time comes to study for the boards, I'd be extremely familiar with the book. That said, the book is systems based, and the curriculum at my school is subject-based, so I'm considering getting an older edition of the First Aid for the biochemistry, anatomy, embryology, and histology sections. The mnemonics are great, and since I'm a visual learner, I really like the diagrams and pictures, especially for neuropathology.
I'm really glad I bought it early in the year. Don't put off buying this book simply because Step 1 is eight months away, it's value goes beyond USMLE.
Book Description
EMT-Paramedic Self-Assessment Exam Prep Review Manual, 3rd Ed. by Richard A. Cherry and Joseph J. Mistovich is the text to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams.
KEY FEATURES: All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information. This review book blends a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpful test taking tips and student hints. Rationales are provided for correct and incorrect answers. For Intermediate and Paramedic level emergency responders. * * * * *
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Study Guide.......2006-11-13
I purchased this book and studied from it about 2 months prior to taking the NREMT-P Exam. I passed on the first try. Would highly recommend to anyone that is preparing to take the exam.
Great Study Guide!!.......2005-09-22
The review book is an excellent prep for the National Registry Paramedic Exam!! Highly recommended to all Paramedic Students!
Great Paramedic Review Book.......2005-08-13
This book is great if you need to review for a Paramedic Exam. The book is excellantly divided into sections based on the type of injury/illness etc. The book has many of the same questions as the National Registery Exam and state exams. The book also comes with a CD for further review. Thanks in part to this book I have my NREMT-P certification.
Great Review Book.......2005-07-25
This book has a lot of specific information, but the best part is it is tied to the reference book from class, when you miss a question, it tells you where to go in the book to get the correct answer. Very helpful!
Who remembers all this stuff..........2005-04-28
I bought this with the Marchetta book and the combo worked well (I passed on the first go around), although I was sweating going into the test because I could barely score passing scores on the subject sections in this book. This book is based on the Brady text and like most review books, it hits on the most archane details that when taking in such a large subject, unless you just read it, you probably would not remember it. It is a good review that, combined with the other book, if you study and study early on, should do OK. But do not expect to remember all this stuff.
Book Description
The Revised Third Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines, and it now includes an all-new DVD-ROM featuring 64 medical animations that showcase anatomy and physiology & procedures. This book gives you everything you want in a paramedic textbook... and more! Updated, expanded, and packed with valuable new support materials, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive learning tool for both first time and refresher paramedic students. Offering complete coverage of the 1998 U.S. D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic, as well as enhanced content for further learning, this comprehensive textbook contains everything in one convenient volume. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
Customer Reviews:
Ever So Much Better Than Brady.......2007-08-06
I used the competing Brady Paramedic Text about three years ago and was shocked at the huge number of contradicitions and outright errors in it. I am a National Registry medic but I recently read this Text in preparing for a written exam in another state that does not offer reciprocity. Mosby's book is EVER SO MUCH BETTER. It has a consistency that aids the learner rather than causing frustration. It reads like it was written by one person, whereas Brady reads like it wass written by three dozen people who never met each other. The Mosby book is articulate and does a good job of explaining new and complex topics to learners with diverse backgrounds. It has chapters devoted to many of the "new" areas of EMS, such as WMD. It makes the difficult topics manageable. For example, the Cardiac chapter, while long, is well written and builds from a clear foundation and focuses on what medics do in the field rather than what cardiologists do in specialty treatment centers.
If you have any choice in the matter, take a class that uses this text and avoid those that try to make do with the Brady book.
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK (First Aid for the USMLE Step 2)
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