Pete Gregory, Ian Mursell

Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

'I can enthusiastically recommend the Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures as the book that I wish had been available to me when I was studying to become a paramedic.' From the foreword by Professor Malcolm Woollard, Chair, College of Paramedics; Professor in Pre-hospital and Emergency Care & Director, Pre-hospital, Emergency & Cardiovascular Care Applied Research Group, Coventry University Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of care for practitioners working in pre-hospital settings. The Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures is written specifically to support the practice of paramedics, ambulance technicians, first responders and volunteer ambulance personnel. It presents up-to-date, evidence-based expert knowledge, enabling paramedics to deliver effective, patient-focused care. This accessible handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of core competencies and skills, looking at topics including Aseptic Technique, Airway Management, Assisted Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Defibrillation and External Cardiac Pacing, Observations, Pain Assessment & Management, Respiratory Therapy, Spinal Management and Venepuncture. Each chapter provides the relevant anatomy & physiology, evidence-based rationales for each procedure, and contraindications of use. Key features: * The first UK text to explore clinical procedures for paramedics * With further reading and illustrations throughout * All procedures include the rationale for the action recommended * Guides paramedics in the clinical application of evidence-based procedures

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118687086
• Artikelnr.: 38260413

Autorenporträt

Pete Gregory is a Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Practice at Coventry University. He represents Coventry University at the Higher Education Ambulance Development Group and is research active with Coventry University's Applied Research Group in Prehospital, Emergency and Cardiovascular Care. Ian Mursell is Lecturer-Practitioner in Paramedic Practice with Coventry University and an Emergency Care Practitioner Clinical Facilitator with West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Airway Management.

2. Assisted ventilation.

3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support.

4. Defibrillation.

5. Cardiovascular Observations and Examination Techniques.

6. Respiratory Observations and Examination Techniques.

7. Neurological Observations and Examination Techniques.

8. History Taking and Communication.

9. Documentation and Record Keeping.

10. Drug Administration.

11. Medical Gases.

12. Infection Control.

13. Vascular Access Devices.

14. Needle Thoracocentesis.

15. Pain Assessment.

16. Fracture and Soft Tissue Injury Management.

17. Spinal Management.

18. Assessment and Management of Wounds and Burns.

19. Moving and Handling Procedures.

Rezensionen

"Throughout its 19 chapters and 378 pages, there are excellentdrawings and photographs which suggest the authors promote the oldadage of a picture says a thousand words. Manual of ClinicalParamedic Procedures is an all encompassing procedure bookpromoting good." (Journal of Emergency Primary Health Care(JEPHC), August 2010)"The content is both contemporary and reflective of evidence basedpractice. Written by paramedics for paramedics. A rarity indeed. Amust read for all in the profession." (Journal of ParamedicPractice, July 2010)