Best emergency medical services books according to redditors
We found 184 Reddit comments discussing the best emergency medical services books. We ranked the 84 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 184 Reddit comments discussing the best emergency medical services books. We ranked the 84 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I sent this to my friend who has a pet sun conure (translation for non-birdpeople: the pretty rainbow colored one in the pic).
I thought she'd like it a little. I didn't realize she'd lose her mind. She loves it SO much.
"That is THE BEST picture I've EVER SEEN OMG. Sent it to my entire family and then I printed it out and put it in the front of my First Aid binder." "Hahahaha you did not." "I think I used up all the color ink in my printer but IT WILL GET ME THROUGH STEP STUDYING."
Former combat medic (68w) here. That bag is ate up but it's true that the supplies are basically what we use. You can't get the same hands on training we get but you can get the book they give us to train with 68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills.
ACE-SAT: https://www.amazon.com/Aeromedical-Certification-Examinations-Self-Assessment-Test/dp/061519124X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468868935&sr=8-1&keywords=ace-sat
ASTNA Patient Transport: PRinciples and Practice https://www.amazon.com/ASTNA-Patient-Transport-Principles-Practice/dp/0323057497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468868951&sr=8-1&keywords=astna
Critical Care Transport: https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Transport-American-Orthopaedic-Surgeons/dp/1449642586
Those three books were the majority of my study material going in to (successfully) taking the FP-C exam.
The two pieces of flight medicine you'll need are the flight physiology and the critical care medicine. The flight physiology is pretty straightforward. Gas laws, pressures, altitudes, FAA regulations, and so forth. The critical care medicine is a lot more—you'll need the knowledge of an ICU nurse: lots of drips, lab values, central line pressures, and more.
All stuff well worth knowing.
I can't comment on the UC Bootcamp, but if you aren't already subscribed to Urgent Care RAP, I highly suggest doing so. Here you can get $25 off your subscription.
As far as preparing, review the most common UC diagnoses, which honestly could be just about anything lol. I reviewed this book when I first started out and I still use it as a reference from time to time but now I mostly use UTD.
Easier: http://www.amazon.com/How-Body-Works-Peter-Abrahams/dp/1905704569/
Harder: http://www.amazon.com/Physiology-STUDENT-CONSULT-Online-Costanzo/dp/145570847X/
Usually the fire company will pay your EMT tuition including books, so don't buy it, but this is the book you will likely use: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Care-Daniel-Limmer-EMT-P/dp/013254380X/
For Gen Surg:
Pestrana's Surgery Notes
Surgical Recall (good for pimping)
ER:
Tintinallis (the manual NOT the big fat EM resident book)
The best thing I can tell you to do is pay attention and study. EMT is a tough course and there’s an unnatural amount of information crammed into a short amount of time. Get access to whatever book you’re usings online study guide and do the questions. EVERY.SINGLE.QUESTION. And then do them again. The end of chapter quizzes are great to study for the exams as most come straight from there. Get yourself a BLS field guide like this one. I used mine all during school and clinicals. If you don’t know the answer to a question just say you don’t know. Don’t try to bullshit the answer. Don’t make up vitals bc you’re literally dealing with people’s lives. Sorry, that may be more than you wanted to hear but it is what it is. I’ve been teaching EMT-B for about 7 years and the best thing you can do for yourself is just study and ask any and every question you have. Good luck and feel free to PM me any questions you have. I’m more than happy to help.
I have a few that I still use after two years in the Emergency Department:
Books
Journals
Blogs/Podcasts
Subreddits
Sheehy’s Manual of Emergency Care is really good.
I also like Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, but if you have to pick on, go with Sheehy's.
There are a few blogs I go to and a few podcasts I listen to, although with the exception of NurseEM, they're mostly for physicians:
Emcrit.Org
NurseEM.Org
RebelEM
Emergency Medicine Cases
FOAM Cast
Emergency Medicine Secrets or Tintinalli's pocket size edition
I like the former for studying - it's presented in a Q/A fashion in nice concise chapters. Great read for MS4 and intern year. The latter is a good pocket reference for use when you're on your EM rotation.
edit: formatting
Sheehy's Manual
Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
The first one is a staple for emergency nursing and often recommended for CEN studying.
There was a similar thread to this a while back that had a bunch of good books in it but I can't seem to find it . The only book I wrote down was
https://www.amazon.com/Minor-Emergencies-Expert-Consult-Online/dp/0323079091
Here's a few more links to things I also found on Amazon
The EMT Crash Course book absolutely saved me. Their practice test questions are nothing like the real thing, but the material is a quick read and covers everything in the orange book but much less detail (enough for the NREMT though).
Minor Emergencies by Buttaravoli is a nice resource.
https://www.amazon.com/Minor-Emergencies-Expert-Consult-Online/dp/0323079091/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=urgent+care&qid=1550879900&s=gateway&sr=8-1
If you are looking into going aviation, I would recommend, Back to Basics, EMS -Ventilator Management, and ACE SAT. Those three books were the only thing needed to pass both the FP-C and the CFRN. I took them both in the same week, and they were virtually identical tests.
That and I used Med Cram or EM Crit when I needed visual references or a different approach to a subject.
Aviation is fun.
I carry the Black Diamond Spot headlamp. I really like it. Like $40 I think, but waterproof and durable, and allows you to go hands free.
Is he planning on going to medic school? If so maybe one of these https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Critical-Care-Pocket-Guide/dp/1284023702
The textbook that originally got me interested in my PhD work in 3D heart tissue models was Lilly's Pathophysiology of Heart Disease. It was very interesting to learn about one of the most important organs in your body and how one minor problem leads to a cascading effect of more problems systemically. But, after 6 years of studying this I've moved on to other things. But this textbook really has a special place in my...heart. Its only $40 for a physical copy which for a textbook is pretty good. But, many schools make this available, making it very accessible.
https://www.amazon.com/12-Lead-ECG-Interpretation-Garcia-Introduction/dp/0763773514/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1495424931&sr=1-1&keywords=12+lead+ecg+the+art+of+interpretation
Everything you need to know.
Also:
http://abg.ninja/ecg
The general consensus here is to study.
Pick up some literature and start going through it, find someone else with interests in medicine and it'll be much easier on you to study together.
https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Care-Transportation-Injured-Orange/dp/1284032841
If you are a fan and/or have long commutes start listening to some relevant material. EMCrit is a solid source to learn from.
https://emcrit.org/
Best of luck
Podcast:
EM Basic - http://embasic.org/
Video:
Mark Boswell -https://www.youtube.com/user/boz287
Book:
Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - https://www.amazon.com/Sheehys-Manual-Emergency-Care-Newberry/dp/0323078273
Book 1
Book 2
Watch your preceptor for time management and prioritization. You'll get plenty of skills practice as you go. Look it up if you don't understand. Watch the attitude of your coworkers and monitor how it affects you and the rest of the unit. You will probably get jaded quick but perhaps not every ED is the same. Good luck. Rock that shit.
Oh, you probably won't find them online since I read that in my old EMT school textbook. As it turns out, nasal airways are actually only in the scope of EMT or higher, so I would stick to OPAs. And about the tourniquets, I'm sure you can read up any recent publications from medical journals and they will discuss tourniquet application times and how they aren't as worried about them as they were in the past.
Lilly: pathophysiology of heart disease.
https://www.amazon.com/Pathophysiology-Heart-Disease-Collaborative-Students/dp/1451192754/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
Grab this book. It has helped many of the new guys on our department pass it the first time. Most of the guys that don't get it and/or do not actually use it, end up taking the exam at least twice.
book
You may or may not have time for this but his help me out a lot
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0132253968/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5Sfavb08Q5TFC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0132253968/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5Sfavb08Q5TFC
First Aid is a series of books. Traditionally, when someone mentions First Aid or FA they're talking about http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1259587371?keywords=first%20aid%20for%20the%20usmle&qid=1453889577&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Critical Care Transport
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management
Air & Surface Patient Transport: Principles & Practice
Also the BCCTPC's handbook has a decent outline for FP-C and CCP-C if you're interested in getting those certs.
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2016
UGH MY BAD. IT DIDN'T ADD IN THE LINK.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-Usmle-Step-2016/dp/1259587371/ref=sr_1_3?s=prime-day&psr=PD16&ie=UTF8&qid=1468354001&sr=1-3&keywords=medical
EMS Field Guide, ALS Version
In a paramedic program right now, carry this for reference. Also, look up your state's protocols for EMS providers.
Definately pick up the First Aid 2016. Then depending on how much time you've got, you can choose a program, whilst going through the first aid and taking notes. Best suggestion is to first prep by yourself and then take one of these programs to get additional tips / help. Start by figuring out where you are the weakest, definately the 3P's - Pharm, Pathology, Physiology and Biochem are the highest yielded topics. Even though this is their official breakdown of topics.
Programs worth checking out:
Of course, there are a variety of study aid out there but this is just to get you started quickly. Anyways, hope this helps, good luck!
Proof seems fishy. It's a book titled "Emergency Care" with pictures of firefighters and healthcare professionals on the cover. Then, it's almost like he stuck a "US Army" sticker to make it look like it was the Army edition even though you can see the letters that he failed to cover. As that might be the book he's using, it's really shitty proof.
EDIT: Book without sticker - https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Care-13th-Daniel-Limmer/dp/0134024559
Here's a link to a guide book on Amazon.
If you click on the 'look inside button' you can at least see the table of contents...
Lilly's 'pathophysiology of heart disease' is one of the best overviews available - it covers many aspects of heart disease from A&P to ECGs and is part of the core readings for many med students and paramedics. Plus you can find lots of used copies around for cheap.
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1451192754/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uB7XBb1AQ6VZY
Read this book. Take the practice test that comes with it.
My preceptor suggested and I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Critical-Care-Pocket-Guide/dp/1284023702/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1492245808&sr=8-4&keywords=ed+nursing+pocket+guide). it was very useful for me at least. Also study up your focused assessments. The Ed was a fantastic place to learn so enjoy!
This one
At least that's what they used when I was at fort sam. Sounds like you're on an entirely different program though so you may have different curriculum. I would advise against wasting 100 bucks on a book they're going to give you for free though, but if you've got money to burn and have that little confidence in your own ability to learn and pass an army school using the time they give you, that's your deal.
Most likely that version. The 13th Edition didnt come out until 2015, I would suggest pairing the 13th edition with the EMS BLS field guide
https://www.amazon.com/EMS-Field-Guide-BLS-Version/dp/1284321029/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
I personally picked up this book. You could probably find it used for a lot cheaper.
It's a back of the toilet book. I like that I can pick it up and read up on anything, or read about something specific after a particular call.
It's geared towards ED staff, but the more info the better!
This book helped me study better for it after I failed my first attempt:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738612359/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All the pages are bullet points, very direct and easy to digest. I used it in tandem with my class textbook and made a ton of flash cards. I have a hard time reading a wall of text in the textbook, so this little guy help me compartmentalize everything and absorb the info in the big book better.
Critical Care Transport has a good section on this.
https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Transport-American-Orthopaedic-Surgeons/dp/1449642586
I just bought mine in paperback from Amazon. I am not aware of a digital version.
You’re doing it the right way straight out of high school. Took me a few years post high school to smarten up and realize I want to be a career EMT/ firefighter. Learn your states protocols and drug dosages and you’ll be golden. Everything tends to make sense and come together as the class wraps up and you do ride time. I was a little worried about my first few ride alongs as a basic student but after recently completing my advanced/ cardiac class, where I am actually able to start IVs and be more hands on, even stressful situations become a fun challenge. Everything will come together, just focus on protocols and dosages. ALSO buy this book! Helped me immensely.
EMT Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition (EMT Test Preparation) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738612359/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i1mtDb9RAHCAT
Urgent care - (especially the moonlighting resident)
Minor emergencies - loved it when moonlighting
Minor Emergencies: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3e https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323079091/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LjydAb3CA9MM9
Perhaps this:
http://www.amazon.com/Aeromedical-Certification-Examinations-Self-Assessment-Test/dp/061519124X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397337547&sr=8-1&keywords=will+wingfield
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This is literally the textbook we use in school.
We are using This
This should be a link to the Corpsman Manual, which is what we have to study for advancement, and is what we use as our guideline for medical knowledge. A lot of what we learn in A school is found here. We also have to know a lot about emergency medical systems, and this is the main textbook we use for the first half of the training. Both are big books, but we hit the EMS one harder than the Corpsman Manual (thanks, Air Force). Most of the stuff in the Corpsman Manual doesn't apply to the Air Force, which is why you don't really learn about med lab, (bits of) prev med, or x-ray, etc. until you start to study that on your own. The stuff for field Corpsman is in the Corpsman Manual, and not in the EMS book, which is geared towards civilians.
Thank you so much!
https://www.amazon.com/EMT-Basic-Review-Manual-National-Certification/dp/0763744662/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467719995&sr=8-4&keywords=emt+training
Would this be a good resource? I also see this and am not certain if it's something I'll have to buy, should buy, or that would be provided for me, were I to enroll in a course.
http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Care-Transportation-Injured-Orange/dp/1284032841
--This is the best EMT-Basic book in my opinion. BLS care is what saves lives 90% of the time, so this is a great place to start!
Maybe start with a textbook - consider getting a used copies and then follow up with cases from the very excellent EMS 12 Lead Blog
https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-Usmle-Step-2016/dp/1259587371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473316628&sr=8-1&keywords=first+aid+usmle+step+1+2016
Please don't be trolling...
I’m liking the emt crash course book. It’s good for general outlines. It comes with a practice nremt access code.
EMT Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition (EMT Test Preparation) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738612359/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HG40Ab0JMRXZ2
Not accepting older editions!
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BANASIK: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 6TH EDLILLY: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEART DISEASE 6THEmergency Care And Transportation Of The Sick And Injured (Orange Book Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1284032841/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Qe6Cub1D0X64E
I'm in the basic class now and this is my book. They offer online books also if that is cheaper. Any questions on anything in particular, feel free to ask me and I can look in my book for you!
What kind of topics are covered in your course?
For ECG interpretation a book called Basic Arrhythmias - Walraven is really good.
I've just completed my cardiology paper at university in New Zealand for my Paramedicine degree, I can flick you the lecture slides etc I've got from this semester if you want.
This could be pretty helpful to you; I used it during my class. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738612359/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_G0zYCbGZVE7H9
2 books I used for the nremt was a crash course book and a flash card book. The crash course book is really useful in pulling out everything from a emt textbook focusing solely on critical information. Really helps to narrow down important information. The book contains everything in a emt course and puts it in a outline format which was useful to me.
I attached both the old and new version of the crash course book. I used the old book which was super useful when I tested 3 years ago. Not sure if there is a updated version for the flash card book but I attached the version I used.
From my experience the two books really helped me study and prepare for the test. Worth the money. I still use the crash course book today when I want to refresh quickly on important information.
https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Book-Online-Preparation/dp/0738610062
https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Online-Practice-Preparation/dp/0738612359/ref=asc_df_0738612359/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312643571004&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9253904948108910438&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007783&hvtargid=pla-571042420061&psc=1
EMT Flashcard Book (EMT Test Preparation) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738611301/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kwkaCbR2AXVNR
This seems unnecessary...
They make a product that might help you feel more secure in your skills... I used to carry one of these when I first started in EMS, however, I eventually learned that I didn't ever really use it. I eventually ditched the crutch and crossed one more thing off the list as extra weight with no value to my patients.
I did look at it once for the parkland burn formula for a small child with 3 degree burns... I ended up tossing it aside and calling med control who was able to give me the info. I was also able to get additional orders that benefited the patient while on the line with med control.
One thing I will add, however, is the process of making it will probably be much more useful than the actual card itself.
We used "Basic Arrythmias".
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Arrhythmias-7th-Gail-Walraven/dp/0135002389
Everyone suggests Dubin, but I'm personally a fan of Gail Walraven's Basic Arrhythmias.
If she's practical, I'm assuming you mean something she'd use and not something she just wouldn't buy for herself? If that's the case, I would get her something to use on the job. If she didn't get herself a good quality stethoscope through nursing school, do that. Some nice, tough sheers/scissors are always welcome too. If she already got those for school (and likely did) try something for her to use as she gets used to nursing.
I started (and will likely retire from) ER, so this was probably one of my favorite gifts: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Critical-Care-Pocket-Guide/dp/1284023702/
It's got drip rates for critical drugs, and the way they list meds in the back is actually useful, rather than flipping through four pages of tiny printed info just to find out what a drug is for. They make a version for OB/GYN, Peds, ect, just search for her intended field. I know it seems underwhelming, but she'll think of you every time she references it.
I passed my national on the third try. All three times I went up to 120 questions. First and second try were a week apart. the third test I studied for two months to make sure I passed. I got this book on amazon, studied every question, and any question I got wrong I wrote it on a google doc with the correct answer. By the end of the book I had about 12 pages of material I didn't understand. After that I just studied those 12 pages until I was ready. Like I said, the third time I went to 120 q's, but I was very confident in all my answers. Hope that helps.
by Garcia.
http://www.amazon.com/12-Lead-ECG-Interpretation-Garcia-Introduction/dp/0763773514/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421422006&sr=8-1&keywords=12+lead+ekg&pebp=1421422010179&peasin=763773514
https://www.amazon.com/12-Lead-ECG-Interpretation-Garcia-Introduction/dp/0763773514/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
great book, goes through each wave step by step. lots of example EKGs in the book that reflect what they're trying to teach you in the chapter.
https://www.amazon.com/EMS-Field-Guide-BLS-Version/dp/1284321029/ref=asc_df_1284321029/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312734685832&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9510838055719948323&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030783&hvtargid=aud-802037562948:pla-493296460711&psc=1
As in: http://www.amazon.com/Pathophysiology-Heart-Disease-Collaborative-Students/dp/1451192754/ref=sr_1_1 ?
This is going to sound ridiculous, but the most valuable thing for me when I was studying/taking the exam itself was to stop thinking. My instructor for the course made us realize that the registry questions aren't designed to have you sitting there, furiously mapping out exactly what would happen in the scenario; they're asked in a way that you can think on a basic level, so that if it was real life you'd immediately know what to do. I noticed that if I found myself second guessing an answer, I just needed to move on. Most likely, the initial instinct was correct.
A few other things:
Practice questions, practice questions, practice questions! The exam is probably more nerve-wracking than any EMS situation I've ever been in. But if you just drill yourself with questions, take a deep breath, and do your best to not overthink it, you'll do great.
edit: formatting
[Tintinalli's] (http://www.amazon.com/Tintinallis-Emergency-Medicine-Comprehensive-Tintinalli/dp/0071484809)
[Epocrates] (http://www.epocrates.com/)
Watch ER procedures in YouTube like nail avulsions, I/Ds , interrupted suturing, etc.
Could you send a link? Google results is only spitting out the first aid basics for basic CPR etc
edit; Is it this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Tintinallis-Emergency-Medicine-Manual-Tintinalli/dp/0071781846
maybe his would help, i like that book, its simple,
if you want something a little bit more complete look for harrisons
buuuuuut, i like this one, (im on the internship) so we use emergencys haha
good luck on rotations :)
Mosby's is a great book. You may also want to consider Tintinalli's
Yep, this book right here. In the little Amazon preview, Acadian is in at least three of the pictures. That pretty much continues throughout.
Tintinalli says to cool the burn first. I highly recommend you review the topic before seeing another patient.
When do you ship? I ship on Aug 13.
I bought this one bc its recently published and cheap with good ratings:
http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Medical-Technician-Practice-Preparation/dp/0738610062/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368246529&sr=8-2&keywords=emt+basic
But other good ones are (buy it used to save :p):
http://www.amazon.com/McGraw-Hills-EMT-Basic-Second-Edition-DiPrima/dp/0071751270/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368246529&sr=8-4&keywords=emt+basic
http://www.amazon.com/SUCCESS-EMT-Basic-Edition-Joseph-Mistovich/dp/0132253968/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1368246529&sr=8-5&keywords=emt+basic
I need a digital copy of textbook "Emergency Care (13th Edition) (EMT)" $5 PayPal...
https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Care-Daniel-Limmer-EMT-P/dp/0134024559/ref=sr_1_1/144-0252370-2688536?ie=UTF8&qid=1527706171&sr=8-1&keywords=emergency+care+13th+edition+emt
A lot of the everyday knowledge needed to be an internal medicine doctor is contained in Harrison's http://www.harrisonsim.com/ Similarly, a lot of the knowledge needed for emergency medicine is contained in Rosen's http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1455706051?pc_redir=1397068775&robot_redir=1 or Tintinalli's http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0071484809?pc_redir=1397103426&robot_redir=1 however I completely agree with the people saying that this is just a fraction of what you learn in medical school and residency. The experience is at least as important, if not more so, than memorizing this info. There are similar books covering every specialty, but for surgical specialties I'd say the experience is even more important than for medicine specialties.
I had good luck with a book called Success! For the EMT Basic. It has practice tests in it, and the answer key gives rationale for why the answer is the correct one as well. Very helpful and not terribly expensive.
Linky: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0132253968?pc_redir=1413174377&robot_redir=1
Good luck!
makes up nonsense in a triggered tantrum
I will gladly take care of my own stitches, on my own body, thanks.
''Stitch Yourself Shut- Surgery at Home.''
http://www.instructables.com/id/Stich-Yourself-Shut-Sugery-at-home/
You don't have to be a holy religious icon doctor god to stitch yourself up, or your kids for that matter. Ask any farming family in the real world, hundreds of miles from the hospital. Mock the military field medic who is a deadbeat for helping wounded soldiers in the field as a ''deadbeat''.
Learning how to be valuable in case of emergency is ''being a deadbeat'' hurr durr.
Warning to all redditors... You are not smart enough to read this book. Only doctors are.
https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Medic-Reference-United-States/dp/0763735639
Or this one https://www.amazon.com/68W-Advanced-Field-Craft-Combat/dp/0763786594/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3WJB56SV0TSHY8F8MSAC
Make sure you have no knowledge of any medical care, as a parent, because being educated about medical care is being a ''deadbeat''.
Now you tantrum again and sling insults.