Paramedic Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition
Edited by expert academics and educators, Brett Williams and Linda Ross, and written by content specialists and experienced clinicians, this essential resource encourages readers to see the links between the pathophysiology of a disease, how this creates the signs and symptoms and how these should to be managed in the out-of-hospital environment. Additionally, Paramedic Principles and Practice 2e will arm readers with not only technical knowledge and expertise, but also the non-technical components of providing emergency care, including professional attitudes and behaviours, decision-making, teamwork and communication skills.
Case studies are strategically used to contextualise the principles, step readers through possible scenarios that may be encountered and, importantly, reveal the process of reaching a safe and effective management plan. The case studies initially describe the pathology and typical presentation of a particular condition and progress to more-complex and less-typical scenarios where the practitioner faces increasing uncertainty.
Edited by expert academics and educators, Brett Williams and Linda Ross, and written by content specialists and experienced clinicians, this essential resource encourages readers to see the links between the pathophysiology of a disease, how this creates the signs and symptoms and how these should to be managed in the out-of-hospital environment. Additionally, Paramedic Principles and Practice 2e will arm readers with not only technical knowledge and expertise, but also the non-technical components of providing emergency care, including professional attitudes and behaviours, decision-making, teamwork and communication skills.
Case studies are strategically used to contextualise the principles, step readers through possible scenarios that may be encountered and, importantly, reveal the process of reaching a safe and effective management plan. The case studies initially describe the pathology and typical presentation of a particular condition and progress to more-complex and less-typical scenarios where the practitioner faces increasing uncertainty.
New to this edition
- New chapters , including: Paediatric patients; Child abuse and intimate partner violence; Geriatric patients; Tropical conditions; Mass casualty; Interpersonal communication and patient-focused care; Evidence-based practice in paramedicine; Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- New case studies on major incidents and major trauma
- Focused ‘Implications for’ boxes specific to considerations including geriatrics, cultural diversity, communication challenges
- ‘Summary of therapeutic goals’ included with each case study
- Learning outcomes added to open each chapter
- Considered revision of pathophysiology across all chapters
Key Features
- The only paramedic-specific text designed for Australian and New Zealand students and paramedics
- Progressive case studies that bridge the gap from principles to practice
- More than 40 essential pathologies covering common paramedic call-outs
- Covers both technical and non-technical skills to develop the graduate into expert clinician
- Includes an eBook with the purchase of the print book
Additional resources on Evolve
- An eBook on VitalSource
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Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780729543064 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Brett Williams, BAVEd, BHlthSc, Grad Cert IntensiveCareParamedicine, Grad Dip EmergHlth, MHlthSc, PhD, FACP, Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Australia and Linda Ross, BTeach, GradDipPhysEd, DipHlth(Amb), BParaStud, MHlthProfEd, PhD, Head, Postgraduate Programs & Deputy Head, Department of Paramedicine, Monash University |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 1076 |
| Publication Date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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Part 1: PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO PARAMEDIC
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
1. Introduction
SECTION 2: FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE
2. Perfusion
3. The autonomic response
4. The inflammatory response
5. Pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
SECTION 3: FOUNDATION CONCEPTS
6. Evidence based practice in paramedicine
7. The clinical reasoning process
SECTION 4: COMMUNICATION AND NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS
8. Interpersonal communication & Patient focused care
SECTION 5: THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
9. The paramedic role in healthcare
10. Characteristics of ambulance patients
SECTION 6: PATIENT AND PARAMEDIC SAFETY
11. Patient safety and paramedicine
12. Paramedic health and wellbeing
SECTION 7: LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
13. Legal and ethical considerations in clinical decision making
PART 2: PARAMEDIC PRACTICE
SECTION 8: THE PARAMEDIC CLINICAL APPROACH
14. The structured clinical approach
15. The patient-centred interview
SECTION 9: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A RESPIRATORY CONDITION
16. Airway obstruction
17. Asthma
18. Acute pulmonary oedema
19. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
20. Pneumothorax
21. Pulmonary embolism
SECTION 10: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A CARDIAC CONDITION
21. Chest pain
22. Arrhythmias
23. Cardiac arrest
SECTION 11: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION
24. Hypoglycaemia & hyperglycaemia
25. Stroke
26. Overdose
27. Anaphylaxis
28. Seizures
29. Pain
30. Acute abdominal pain
31. Sepsis
32. Gastrointestinal and urinary tract bleeding
SECTION 12: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE TRAUMA PATIENT
33. Head injuries
34. Chest injuries
35. Musculoskeletal injuries
36. Traumatic spinal injuries
37. Burns
38. Mass casualty
SECTION 13: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
39. Hypothermia & hyperthermia
40. Decompression injuries
41. Envenomation
42. Spider Bites
43. Marine Envenoming
44. Tropical medicine
SECTION 14: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO COMPLEX CASES: SPECIFIC CHALLENGES TO PARAMEDIC REASONING AND MANAGEMENT
45. The socially isolated patient
46. The dying patient
47. Older patients
48. Indigenous Australian patients
49. Maori patients
50. Family Violence
SECTION 15: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION
51. Mental health conditions
52. De-escalation strategies
SECTION 16: THE PARAMEDIC APPROACH TO OBSTETRIC, NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS
53. Imminent birth
54. Neonatal resuscitation
55. Paediatric patients
Appendix 1: Medications commonly encountered in paramedic practice
