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OverviewParamedic 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Aidan Ward (Senior Lecturer, Paramedic Science<br>Programme Lead, BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science<br>University of Northampton<br>Northampton, UK)Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Weight: 2.360kg ISBN: 9780323873918ISBN 10: 032387391 Pages: 1104 Publication Date: 02 May 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsThe Key to improving your clinical practice Acknowledgements 1 Introduction Part 1 PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES Section 1: Principles of Paramedic Practice 2 The paramedic role in healthcare 3 Characteristics of ambulance patients Section 2 The Paramedics Clinical Approach 4 The structured clinical approach 5 The clinical reasoning process 6 The patient interview Section 3 Patient and Paramedic Safety 7 Patient safety and paramedicine 8 Paramedic health and wellbeing Section 4: Paramedic Education 9 Paramedic education Section 5: Legal and Ethical Considerations 10 Legal and ethical considerations in clinical decision making Section 6: Clinical Reasoning and the Paramedic Model of Practice 11 Developing a philosophy of practice PART 2 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE Section 18: Essential Concepts of Paramedic Practice 55 Perfusion 56 The autonomic response 57 The inflammatory response PART 3 PARAMEDIC PRACTICE Section 7: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient in an Altered Conscious State 12 Hypoglycaemia 13 Cerebrovascular accidents 14 Overdose 15 Seizures Section 8: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient in Respiratory Distress 16 Airway Obstruction 17 Asthma 18 Acute pulmonary oedema 19 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 20 Pneumothorax 21 Pulmonary embolism 22 Pleural effusion 23 The paediatric patient with a noisy airway Section 9: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient Suffering a Cardia Emergency 24 Chest pain 25 Arrhythmias 26 Cardia arrest Section 10: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient with a Severe Allergic Reaction 27 Anaphylaxis Section 11: The paramedic Approach to the Patient Presenting with Pain 28 Pain 29 Lower back pain 30 Renal colic Section 12: The Paramedic Approach to the Trauma Patient 31 The structured clinical approach to trauma patients 32 Head injuries 33 Chest injuries 34 Musculoskeletal injuries 35 Traumatic spinal injuries 36 Burns Section 13: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient Presenting with Environmental Injury 37 Hypothermia 38 Hyperthermia 39 Decompression injuries 40 Snake bites 41 Spider bites 42 Marine envenomation Section 14: The Paramedic Approach to the Unwell Patient: Specific Challenges to Paramedic Reasoning 43 Acute abdominal pain 44 Sepsis 45 Bleeding from the gastrointestinal and urinary tract Section 15: The Paramedic Approach to Complex Cases: Specific Challenges to Paramedic Reasoning and Management 46 The social isolated patient 47 The dying patient 48 The patient on out-of-hospital dialysis 49 Indigenous Australian patients 50 Maori patients Section 16: The paramedic Approach to the Patient Displaying Abnormal Behaviour 51 The patient displaying abnormal behaviour 52 De-escalation in the pre-hospital environment Section 17: The Paramedic Approach to Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies 53 Imminent birth 54 Neonatal resuscitation Appendix 1: Professional roel guide Appendix 2: Medications commonly encountered in community emergency health Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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