If you are going to buy the Brady text, I would STRONGLY suggest that you buy the five book set if it is still being offered in that format, rather than the single one. Reason? At least for the 2nd edition, it is FREAKIN' HEAVY!!! Over 2000, yes 2000, pages!!! I saw both options last year and thought "who would want five books when you can have just one"? Now I know! That book, combined with Rapid Interpretations of EKGs, the
BLS, ALCS, PALS, and other texts will tax the most sturdy book-bag/knapsack out there! Just my .02.