Author : Willis, Dalrymple
Language: English
Finishing : Paperback, 488 pages
ISBN : 978-1-118-48627-6
Edition Number: 2014
Description:
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.
Table Of Contents:
- Dedication
- About the Series
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- How to use your textbook
- About the companion website
- Section 1 Theory and background
- Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice
- Netta Lloyd-Jones
- Chapter 2 Human factors of paramedic practice
- Sam Willis
- Chapter 3 Communication skills for the pre-hospital professional
- Sam Willis
- Chapter 4 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice
- Kellie Tune
- Chapter 5 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice
- Sam Willis, Nevin Mehmet
- Chapter 6 The psychology of paramedic care
- Heather Knight, Helen Pocock
- Chapter 7 The role of leadership in paramedic practice
- Roger Dalrymple
- Chapter 8 Safeguarding vulnerable people
- Rozz McDonald
- Chapter 9 Introduction to medicines in pre-hospital care
- Edward England
- Chapter 10 The role of reflection in paramedic practice
- Sally Markwell, Andrew Kerry
- Chapter 11 Research methods and paramedic practice
- Jan Davison-Fischer, Catherine J. Davison-Fischer
- Chapter 12 Using simulation to educate the pre-hospital health care professional
- Clair Merriman
- Section 2 Assessment and Application
- Chapter 13 Trauma
- Charlie McGurk, Sam Willis
- Chapter 14 Pre-hospital electrocardiography
- Stuart Warner
- Chapter 15 Assessing the cardiac system
- Mark Ives, Sam Willis
- Chapter 16 Assessing the nervous system
- Clair Merriman
- Chapter 17 Assessing the abdomen
- Matthew Faulkner, Rachel L Jones Lumby
- Chapter 18 Assessing the respiratory system
- Dan Staines
- Chapter 19 Paramedic skills
- Roshan Raja
- Chapter 20 Pre-hospital obstetrics
- Robb Kightley
- Chapter 21 Paediatric paramedic practice
- Sam Whitby
- Chapter 22 Managing medical emergencies
- Bonita Baber, Sam Willis
- Chapter 23 Managing the older adult
- Helen Pocock
- Chapter 24 Minor injuries for the pre-hospital professional
- Craig Barlow
- Chapter 25 Mental capacity and pre-hospital care
- Sue Putman
- Chapter 26 Mental health and pre-hospital care
- Sue Putman
- Chapter 27 Supporting people with learning disability as a pre-hospital professional
- Jenny Begley
- Chapter 28 Attending major incidents in paramedic practice
- Gail Rowntree
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