Ambulance Care Practice second edition
This second edition guide has been brought up to date with the latest guidance and is essential reading for trainee associate ambulance practitioners, paramedic students and those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care.
Contents:
Chapter 1: The Ambulance Service
Chapter 2: Communication
Chapter 3: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
Chapter 4: Safeguarding
Chapter 5: Health and Safety
Chapter 6: Manual Handling
Chapter 7: Drug Administration
Chapter 8: Scene Assessment
Chapter 9: Patient Assessment
Chapter 10: Airway
Chapter 11: Breathing
Chapter 12: Circulation
Chapter 13: Disability
Chapter 14: Exposure and Environment
Chapter 15: Medical Emergencies
Chapter 16: Trauma
Chapter 17: Assisting the Paramedic
Chapter 18: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chapter 19: Children and Infants
Chapter 20: Mental Health
Chapter 21: Learning Disabilities
Chapter 22: Older People
Chapter 23: Cardiac Arrest
Chapter 24: End of Life Care
Glossary
References
Index
Authors: Kris Lethbridge, Richard Pilbery