Handbook for the Heart by R Carlson
'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
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316128285 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316128287 |
| Title | Handbook for the Heart |
| Author | R Carlson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Time Warner Trade Publishing |
| Year published | 1996-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 226 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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