Acknowledgments
My understanding of emergency medicine and human/animal/alien anatomy is purely superficial. I could not have written this book without the help of some wonderful subject matter experts, to whom I am forever grateful:
Many thanks are due to Assistant Battalion Chief Chas Adams and the men and women of the Madison Township, Ohio, fire department. Most everything I learned about emergency medical services comes from the time I spent with them on runs and in the firehouse. They have a difficult job and were extremely patient and accommodating with my many questions.
Thanks are also due to Sarah Adams, MD (no relation to Chas), a science fiction fan and great source of understanding regarding human physiology and response to medications.
Finally, to my wife, Melissa, a nurse and former EMT who began my education in emergency medicine. Any resemblance to Melanie Mooney is purely intentional.