Ambulance Care Practice by Richard Pilbery
Brought up-to-date with the latest guidance, research and policy, this second edition of Ambulance Care Practice is an essential guide for paramedic students, trainee associate ambulance practitioners, those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care and other ambulance clinicians. It provides a complete overview of the key skills, knowledge and understanding required to work at ambulance associate practitioner level or similar within the ambulance service, covering theoretical aspects and practical application, as well as a range of different clinical procedures and patient populations. Key features include: Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for range of essential clinical skills and procedures including how to handle different types of trauma and cardiac arrest Detailed anatomical diagrams to provide the reader with the necessary context to carry out the practical elements of their job Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research Specific chapters on each area of patient assessment and specific patient populations and how to manage these effectively Chapters relevant to associate practitioner level including drug administration, mental health and end of life care as well as an in-depth chapter on assisting the paramedic. In line with the National Education Network for Ambulance Services standards The book covers learning objectives from a range of courses offered by ambulance services. It is an essential resource for anyone wanting to prepare themselves for a role within the ambulance service as well as those hoping to become a more effective member of an emergency ambulance crew.Richard Pilbery FCPara is a Research Paramedic employed by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Richard is a co-author of Ambulance Care Essentials, Ambulance Care Clinical Skills, First Responder Care Essentials, and Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue, as well as Paramedic Case Studies.
Kris Lethbridge MCPara is a Critical Care Paramedic working for Cornwall Air Ambulance and as a practitioner in the critical care unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital. He is also co-author of Ambulance Care Essentials, Ambulance Care Clinical Skills, First Responder Care Essentials, and Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781859598542 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859598544 |
| Title | Ambulance Care Practice |
| Author | Richard Pilbery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Class Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-08-23 |
| Number of pages | 584 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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