Author : Ian Greaves
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 16,79 MB
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702048968
Practical Prehospital Care E-book
Author : Judith E. Tintinalli
Publisher : PMPH-USA
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 38,15 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Emergency medical services
ISBN : 9781607950431
This is a resource for EMS services worldwide edited by an international team of experts. It helps EMS professionals plan and prepare for their role in saving lives.
Author : Bryan E. Bledsoe
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 18,99 MB
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0133096890
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 3, Patient Assessment , addresses the various steps and facets of patient assessment. Current terms for steps of the assessment have replaced older terms, for example “primary assessment” replaces the former term “initial assessment”; “secondary assessment” replaces the former term “focused history and physical exam.”
Author : Joseph J. Mistovich
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Crisis Intervention
ISBN : 9780133369137
Prehospital Emergency Care , Tenth Edition, meets the National EMS Education Standards and is the most complete resource for EMT-B training. This best-selling, student-friendly book contains clear, step-by-step explanations with comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging material that prepares users for real on-the-job situations. Featuring case studies, state-of-the-art scans, algorithms, protocols, and the inclusion of areas above and beyond the DOT protocols, the tenth edition effectively prepares students for success. The assessment and emergency care sections provide the most up-to-date strategies for providing competent care; and the enrichment sections further enhance students' ability to assess and manage ill and injured patients in prehospital environments. The text's table of contents is organized to follow the National EMS Educational Standards.
Author : Louise Roberts
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 2020-09-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0729587568
With increasing prevalence, paramedics are commonly dispatched to pre-hospital settings where mental health and mental illness are essential considerations in paramedic practice and approaches to treatment. Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice is the first text of its kind – a resource specifically written by expert clinicians and academics solely for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic context. The text introduces fundamental concepts and theories in mental health and mental illness in the context of paramedic principles of care. It delves into topics such as person-centred mental healthcare; communication and the therapeutic relationship; and legal and ethical issues – all within the realm of paramedic practice. The textbook steps students through common patient presentations in the pre-hospital setting and offers practical guidance in applying appropriate approaches to treatment. Case studies accompanied by critical thinking questions are incorporated throughout to assist with application to practice Demonstrates relevance to real-life scenarios through consumer vignettes and paramedic stories Special considerations embedded in each chapter, including: cultural considerations; ethics and ethical dilemmas; inter-professional practice, application and considerations; and ongoing care / other modes of care Review questions included at the end of each chapter to ensure reflection on key topics and concepts Strong focus on evidence-based research and practice Core components of undergraduate paramedicine addressed An eBook included in all print purchases
Author : Aidan Ward
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1113 pages
File Size : 15,44 MB
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323873928
Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK is a key textbook designed to support paramedicine students in this country throughout their studies. The volume takes a practical approach, with case histories covering a broad range of clinical presentations and treatments, all incorporating a patient-centric perspective that acknowledges the longer patient journey. This must-have textbook will not only arm readers with technical knowledge and expertise, but also with the non-technical principles of the profession, developing future paramedics who are able to provide a safe and effective management plan in the out-of-hospital environment. Aligned to UK paramedicine curricula More than 40 detailed case studies covering essential pathologies most commonly seen by UK paramedics, as well as less typical scenarios Evidence-based clinical decision-making models to support paramedics in practice Essential physiological concepts to help readers bridge the gap from principles to practice Focus on the wellbeing of both the patient and the paramedic Useful appendices including medications commonly encountered in paramedic settings
Author : Sam Willis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 28,73 MB
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118486277
An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the must-have information that students need about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support paramedic students throughout their course.
Author : Ian Greaves
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 37,91 MB
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 019105416X
Fully updated for a second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Pre-hospital Care is the invaluable guide to providing high-quality care in a pre-hospital environment. Evidence-based and reflecting new developments in regulation and practice, this second edition is designed to provide key information for all immediate care practitioners, including doctors, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and community responders. The text has been cross-referenced with the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) handbook to ensure full clinical relevance. Reflecting the major advances in delivery of pre-hospital care, including the greater survival benefits for heart attacks and major trauma when delivering patients directly to higher levels of care, the evolution of the paramedic role into critical care paramedics, roadside rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia, and the introduction of mechanical chest compression devices, this new edition is the ideal companion for those involved in delivering pre-hospital care. It also links to relevant online databases and mobile apps that can assist with calculations, and contains key algorithms and formulae to ensure good care. The Oxford Handbook of Pre-hospital Care is the comprehensive quick-reference guide to all medical and trauma conditions regularly encountered in the immediate care setting.
Author : Bryan E. Bledsoe
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,70 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Emergencies
ISBN : 9780134572031
Resource added for the Emergency Medical Technician program 305313.
Author : Christopher Coughlin
Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 45,69 MB
Release : 2019-01-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0738688762
Paramedic Crash Course® Everything You Need for the Exam – in a Fast Review Format! From the Author of REA’s Best-selling EMT Crash Course® REA’s Paramedic Crash Course® is the only book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Paramedic who wants a quick refresher before taking the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Exam. Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know Written by Dr. Christopher Coughlin, an EMS Program Director and paramedic with 27 years of experience, Paramedic Crash Course® relies on the author’s careful analysis of the exam’s content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway and breathing, medical emergencies, trauma, special patients, and EMS operations. Expert Test-taking Strategies Our experienced author explains the structure of the exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam. Full-length Online Practice Exam The book comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness. No matter how or when you prepare for the Paramedic Exam, REA’s Paramedic Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score!
