Description
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.
