Manual of clinical paramedic procedures

Manual of clinical paramedic procedures

Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of care for practitioners working in pre-hospital settings. This book helps paramedics to deliver effective, patient-focused care. It looks at topics including Aseptic Technique, Airway Management, Assisted Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Defi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gregory, Peter (Author), Mursell, Ian (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, U.K. Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell , 2010
Subjects:
Emergency medical technicians > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Emergency medicine > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Emergency Treatment > methods
Emergency medical technicians
Handbooks
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Airway management
  • 2. Assisted ventilation
  • 3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support
  • 4. Defibrillation
  • 5. Cardiovascular observations and examination techniques
  • 6. Respiratory observations and examination techniques
  • 7. Neurological observations and examination techniques
  • 8. History taking and communication
  • 9. Documentation and record keeping
  • 10. Drug administration
  • 11. Medical gases
  • 12. Infection control
  • 13. Vascular access devices
  • 14. Needle thoracocentesis
  • 15. Pain assessment and management
  • 16. Fracture and soft tissue injury management
  • 17. Spinal management
  • 18. Assessment and management of wounds and burns
  • 19. Moving and handling procedures

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