Readers learn accepted practices in the. A valuable aid for both students and practitioners, the8th edition has been extensively revised to reflect current trends in prehospital care and drugs that are now more commonly used in EMS settings, such as ketamine and haloperidol.
SubjectChemotherapy, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology, Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorBryan Bledsoe, Dwayne Clayden, Bledsoe
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight50.1 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number8
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-044703
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal616.02/5
Table Of Content1. General Information 2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 3. Administration of Medications 4. Medication Dosage Calculations 5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy 6. The Autonomic Nervous System 7. Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies 8. Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies 9. Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis 10. Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies 11. Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies 12. Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies 13. Medications Used in Toxicological Emergencies 14. Medications Used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies 15. Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies 16. Sedation and Pain Management 17. Weapons of Mass Destruction Appendices A. Glossary of Street Drug Names B. Emergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference Guide C. Quick Medication Reference D. Common Home Prescription Drug Information E. Medication Administration Skills F. A Guide to Herbal Supplements G. Practice Problems Answer Key - Chapter 4
SynopsisFor courses in advanced emergency medical services. A complete guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnel Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology is a comprehensive reference guide to the most common medications and fluids used in prehospital emergency care. A cornerstone of EMS education for over 30 years, the text reflects current trends in emergency care, especially the growing requirement for evidence- based care. Readers learn accepted practices in the U.S. and Canada as well as medication dosages that meet national standards of the AMA, AHA, and PDR. A valuable aid for both students and practitioners, the 8th edition has been extensively revised to reflect current trends in prehospital care and drugs that are now more commonly used in EMS settings, such as ketamine and haloperidol., For courses in advanced emergency medical services. A complete guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnel Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology is a comprehensive reference guide to the most common medications and fluids used in prehospital emergency care. A cornerstone of EMS education for over 30 years, the text reflects current trends in emergency care, especially the growing requirement for evidence-¿based care. Readers learn accepted practices in the U.S. and Canada as well as medication dosages that meet national standards of the AMA, AHA, and PDR. A valuable aid for both students and practitioners, the 8th edition has been extensively revised to reflect current trends in prehospital care and drugs that are now more commonly used in EMS settings, such as ketamine and haloperidol.