This second edition guide has been brought up to date with the latest guidance and is essential reading for trainee associate ambulance practitioners, paramedic students and those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care.
Contents:
Chapter 1: The Ambulance Service
Chapter 2: Communication
Chapter 3: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
Chapter 4: Safeguarding
Chapter 5: Health and Safety
Chapter 6: Manual Handling
Chapter 7: Drug Administration
Chapter 8: Scene Assessment
Chapter 9: Patient Assessment
Chapter 10: Airway
Chapter 11: Breathing
Chapter 12: Circulation
Chapter 13: Disability
Chapter 14: Exposure and Environment
Chapter 15: Medical Emergencies
Chapter 16: Trauma
Chapter 17: Assisting the Paramedic
Chapter 18: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chapter 19: Children and Infants
Chapter 20: Mental Health
Chapter 21: Learning Disabilities
Chapter 22: Older People
Chapter 23: Cardiac Arrest
Chapter 24: End of Life Care
Glossary
References
Index
Authors: Kris Lethbridge, Richard Pilbery
