Cases in Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, 2e, 2nd Edition
This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM).
Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval.
The book is ideal study aid for PHRM/PHEM training and examinations and is designed for all members of the multidisciplinary PHRM team.
This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM).
Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval.
The book is ideal study aid for PHRM/PHEM training and examinations and is designed for all members of the multidisciplinary PHRM team.
New to this edition
- All questions extensively re-written and updated to reflect changes in PHRM over the last 10 years
- Extensive, new case discussions including lung injury and complex ventilation strategies, advanced haemodynamic support, haemorrhage control and massive transfusion, hypothermia, tele-medicine and advanced clinical coordination.
- Includes complex and advanced PHRM interventions, including ECMO and REBOA
- New suite of cases written specifically to cover paediatric and neonatal retrieval
- Additional scene photos and questions
Key Features
Essential reading for a broad range of emergency medical and non-medical personnel, the book features:
- a visually assisted format and high-level discussion
- operationally useful appendices, including human factors tools, critical clinical procedures and recommended equipment lists
- PHRM relevant clinical reviews inclusive of multitrauma, stabilisation and transfer of the physiologically unstable patient, paediatric and neonatal retrievals, major incidents and HAZMAT, environmental emergencies and physical rescue, flight physiology, advanced multi-organ support, end-of-life discussions in the field, teamwork and crew resource management, clinical governance and communication
- case study approach enhances the dynamic learning experience
- real photos and case studies bring content to life
- an eBook included in all print purchases
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780729543620 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Daniel Ellis, MBBS (London), FIMC & DRTM RCSEd, FACEM, FCICM, FRCS(Eng), MRCP(UK), DMCC, GCertCU, Director of Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital,Co-Chair, Statewide South Australian State Trauma Service, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Physician, MedSTAR, Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, Adelaide. Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide. Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Queensland; Matthew Hooper, MBBS (Adelaide), DipIMC & DRTM RCSEd, FACEM, FCICM, PGDipCU, PGDipPM, Founding Director and Senior Consultant, MedSTAR Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, South Australia Director of Intensive Care – Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Senior Consultant, Intensive Care - Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Queensland Squadron Leader, Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve; Neel Bhanderi, MBBS BSc FACEM, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital,Consultant Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Physician and Head of Unit Education & Training,South Australia Ambulance MedSTAR Retrieval Service and Fran Lockie, MBBS, BSc (hons), MRCPCH, FRACP, Senior consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM), Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH), Adelaide Consultant and Acting Head of Unit MedSTAR Kids, Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, MedSTAR Emergency Medical Retrieval Service |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 152w x 229h (6.00" x 9.00") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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Section A - Pre-hospital theme
Section B - Retrieval theme
Section C - Special circumstances and service development
Section D - Paediatric and neonatal retrieval
Appendices
Appendix 1: Procedures
Appendix 2: Equipment
Appendix 3: Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Appendix 4: Transfer and retrieval checklist
Appendix 5: Mental health checklist
Appendix 6: Sample documentation and case cards
Appendix 7: Paediatric and neonatal key information
Appendix 8: Major incident
