Prehospital Providers' Guide to Medications

A quick reference to help prehospital providers better understand common medication patients use at home as well as the medication they administer in the field. This knowledge should help EMS personnel make proper patient assessments so they can provide the best prehospital treatment possible.

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This pocket-sized reference provides all of the essential infromation on medications that EMS providers need - fast. From descriptions of the various prescription and over-the counter medications that patients use at home, to the administration of field medications and interventions, this one-of -a-kind resource encompasses all the knowledge needed to accurately assess and promptly treat patients Features: * Offers practical tips for treating pateints with prescription or over-the-counter medication problems * Discusses the evaluation and treatment of drug abuse patients * Includes a guide to IV fluids, from types to indications..to their proper administration..to formulas for calculating drip rates * Features appendices to help EMS providers quickly locate information on more that 200 of the most commonly prescribed drugs