Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides students with the insight and understanding of pharmacological essentials needed to respond effectively to the patients' needs. This textbook will help students improve, expand, and enhance their expertise and the overall health and wellbeing of their patients, while boosting their self-confidence as paramedics in the process. This textbook integrates the extensive knowledge of pharmacology into a workable and accessible plan of care that will help to improve patient care. The book also includes: _ Thorough introductions to pharmacology and…mehr
Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides students with the insight and understanding of pharmacological essentials needed to respond effectively to the patients' needs. This textbook will help students improve, expand, and enhance their expertise and the overall health and wellbeing of their patients, while boosting their self-confidence as paramedics in the process. This textbook integrates the extensive knowledge of pharmacology into a workable and accessible plan of care that will help to improve patient care. The book also includes: _ Thorough introductions to pharmacology and how to use pharmaceutical, and prescribing reference guides _ Comprehensive explorations of the legal and ethical issues of pharmacology within paramedicine and the role of the paramedic in medicines management _ Practical discussions of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug formulations, and adverse drug reactions _ In-depth examinations of a wide variety of medicines, including analgesics, antibacterials, and medications used in the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems
Written for students of paramedicine, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics would also prove an indispensable resource for practicing paramedics seeking a practical, one-stop reference on a challenging subject.
Ian Peate, OBE, FRCN, Senior Lecturer, Roehampton University; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing. Suzanne Evans, PhD is Associate Professor and Director of Teaching & Learning, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Australia. Lisa Clegg, PhD, MHLTHSC, BHLTHSC is an Ahpra Registered Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University, Australia.
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Contributors xiii
Preface xxi
Acknowledgements xxiii
Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations xxiv
Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology 1
Suzanne Evans and Tanya Somani
Aim 1
Naming and classifying drugs 5
How drugs bring about their actions 6
How are we able to manipulate physiological function using drugs? 6
Receptors as sites of drug action 7
Enzymes as sites of drug action 7
Ion channels 7
Transport molecules 9
Selectivity of binding and its effect 11
The drug-body interaction is a dynamic process 11
Conclusion 14
Glossary 14
References 15
Further reading 15
Multiple-choice questions 15
Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 18
Nigel Conway and Jennifer Dod
Aim 18
Introduction 19
HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics 19
HCPC Standards of proficiency for paramedics 20
Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Clinical Practice Guidelines 21
JRCALC Update information 22
How to navigate the JRCALC Guidelines 23
JRCALC Pocket Book 30
JRCALC Guidelines digital application (app) 31
Useful additional resources 32
British National Formulary (BNF) 32
Monthly Index of Medical Specialities 33
Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) 34
Conclusion 34
Disclaimer 35
References 35
Further reading 35
Multiple-choice questions 35
Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues 37
Claire Leader, Emma Senior, Deborah Flynn and Paul Younger
Aim 37
Introduction 38
The law 38
Ethical principles and theories 39
Regulatory bodies 43
Research 45
Conclusion 47
Glossary 47
References 48
Further reading 49
Multiple-choice questions 50
Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the paramedic 52
Annette Hand, Carol Wills and Paul Younger
Aim 52
Introduction 53
Medicines management 53
Manufacturing, marketing, procurement and sale 54
Selection 55
Supply 55
Patient-specific directions 56
Prescriptions 56
Patient Group Directions 56
Exemptions 57
Prescribing 59
Handling and administration 60
Special consideration: Controlled Drugs and critical medications 62
Groups requiring special considerations 63
Monitoring for side-effects 64
Medicines optimisation 64
Safety in medicines management 65
Storage and disposal 66
Conclusion 66
References 66
Further reading 68
Multiple-choice questions 68
Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 70
