Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

A Systems Approach

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eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

A Systems Approach

About this book

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals

Paramedic practice is swiftly evolving, driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. To meet the growing demands of the community, student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must stay abreast of this rapid evolution.

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text authored by experienced paramedics and academics. This third edition has undergone comprehensive updates, introducing new chapters that provide students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners. Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find:

  • A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research
  • New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing
  • Learning activities to aid understanding and retention

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394164790
eBook ISBN
9781394164806
Edition
3
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. About theĀ Companion Website
  9. Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice
  10. Chapter 2 Professional health regulation for paramedicine
  11. Chapter 3 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice
  12. Chapter 4 The impact of professional culture on paramedics and students
  13. Chapter 5 Human factors in paramedicine
  14. Chapter 6 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice
  15. Chapter 7 Communication competency in healthcare
  16. Chapter 8 Practice-based learning
  17. Chapter 9 Well-being for paramedics
  18. Chapter 10 Mental health for paramedics
  19. Chapter 11 Responding to mental health in the community
  20. Chapter 12 De-escalation
  21. Chapter 13 Public health and health promotion
  22. Chapter 14 Leadership in paramedic practice
  23. Chapter 15 The foundations of research in paramedic practice
  24. Chapter 16 Medical terminology
  25. Chapter 17 Essential toxicology for out-of-hospital clinicians
  26. Chapter 18 Trauma
  27. Chapter 19 Prehospital electrocardiography
  28. Chapter 20 Assessing the cardiovascular system
  29. Chapter 21 Assessing theĀ nervous system
  30. Chapter 22 Assessing the abdomen
  31. Chapter 23 Assessing the respiratory system
  32. Chapter 24 Paramedic assessment skills
  33. Chapter 25 Birth and the paramedic
  34. Chapter 26 Paediatrics: recognition of the sick child
  35. Chapter 27 Medical emergencies
  36. Chapter 28 Caring for older adults
  37. Chapter 29 Managing minor injuries in the out-of-hospital setting
  38. Chapter 30 Major incident management
  39. Chapter 31 Low acuity care
  40. Chapter 32 Family and domestic violence
  41. Chapter 33 End-of-life care
  42. Answers
  43. Index
  44. EULA