Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice (eBook)

A Systems Approach

Roger Dalrymple, Sam Willis (Herausgeber)

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2019 | 2. Auflage
464 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-46296-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Driven by changes to clinical practice, new evidence-based research, and shifts in global economics and politics, the field of paramedic science is rapidly evolving. This new edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice offers students and recently qualified practitioners an accessible and comprehensive introduction to paramedic science and pre-hospital care, providing expert and up-to-date guidance on the essential theories and real-world practice of this dynamic area of emergency medicine. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this user-friendly textbook provides broad and inclusive coverage of topics including professionalism, law and ethics, assessment skills, research methods, pharmacology and more. Contributions from experienced paramedics and clinicians, contemporary case studies, full-colour illustrations and powerful pedagogical tools help students gain a thorough understanding of the essential components of paramedic practice. Employs a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the study of paramedic practice, presenting theoretical and clinical topics in a straightforward and student-friendly manner New chapters on toxicology, medical terminology and low acuity care in paramedicine, with an increased focus on mental health Includes new end-of-chapter learning activities and quizzes, case studies and references, charts and diagrams Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach is an invaluable resource for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students as well as qualified paramedics, clinicians and educators seeking an authoritative reference on current practice.

Autor

Sam Willis is Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Roger Dalrymple is Principal Lecturer, Professional Education and Leadership Programmes, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.8.2019
• Reihe/Serie: Fundamentals
• Reihe/Serie: Fundamentals
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Fachpflege
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Acute, Critical & Emergency Care • Emergency Medicine & Trauma • Intensiv- u. Notfallpflege • Krankenpflege • Medical Science • Medizin • Notfallmedizin u. Traumatologie • nursing
• ISBN-10: 1-119-46296-7 / 1119462967
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-46296-5 / 9781119462965