The Paramedic Revision Guide - David W. Thom

The Paramedic Revision Guide

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
288 Seiten
2021
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-119-75806-8 (ISBN)
49,17 inkl. MwSt
The Paramedic Revision Guide delivers a one-stop reference for paramedic students, paramedicine educators, and practicing paramedics. Designed to take the mystery out of paramedic education, the book provides a solid foundation of understanding in crucial areas of paramedic science and practice, including practical skills, research, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical emergencies. 

This guide furthers readers’ understanding and practice of emergency care, and includes: 



A thorough introduction to paramedic anatomy and physiology, including anatomical and medical terms, cellular biology, and pediatrics 
An exploration of practical skills for paramedics, including scene survey, airway practices, basic life support and defibrillation, burns, and head injuries 
Practical discussions of medical emergencies, research and evidence-based practice, and the ethical and legal considerations for paramedics 
An analysis of pre-hospital trauma treatment, including the physics and physiology of trauma 

The Paramedic Revision Guide earns a place on the shelves of all paramedic students and educators who need a comprehensive handbook full of succinct and easily digestible information, ideal for exam preparation and quick reference.  

David W. Thom, Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

Preface xii

Chapter 1 Paramedic anatomy and physiology - 1 1

Chapter 2 Practical skills for paramedics - 1 61

Chapter 3 Pharmacology - 1 107

Chapter 4 Medical emergencies - 1 111

Chapter 5 Research and evidence-based practice - 1 120

Chapter 6 Ethical and legal considerations for paramedics 128

Chapter 7 Paramedic anatomy and physiology - 2 134

Chapter 8 Practical skills for paramedics - 2 156

Chapter 9 Pharmacology - 2 184

Chapter 10 Medical emergencies - 2 194

Chapter 11 Research and evidence-based practice - 2 200

Chapter 12 Practical skills for paramedics - 3 205

Chapter 13 Pre-hospital trauma 235

Chapter 14 Pharmacology - 3 250

Chapter 15 Research and evidence-based practice - 3 254

Answers 259

Index 269

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Hoboken
Sprache englisch
Maße 201 x 252 mm
Gewicht 703 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Allgemeines / Lexika
Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege
ISBN-10 1-119-75806-8 / 1119758068
ISBN-13 978-1-119-75806-8 / 9781119758068
Zustand Neuware
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