Author: Pete Gregory And Ian Mursell. Pages: 394 Size: 9.28 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 June, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781444307764
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