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Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach

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Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals

Paramedic practice is swiftly evolving, driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. To meet the growing demands of the community, student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must stay abreast of this rapid evolution.

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text authored by experienced paramedics and academics. This third edition has undergone comprehensive updates, introducing new chapters that provide students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners. Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find::

  • A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research
  • New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing
  • Learning activities to aid understanding and retention

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.

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Wiley-Blackwell
101467
9781394164790

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Publication date
2024
Issue number
3
Cover
paperback
Pages count
496
Dimensions (mm)
203.00 x 256.00

  • List of Contributors xvii

    Preface xxiii

    Acknowledgements xxv

    About the Companion Website xxvii

    Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice 1
    Sarah Neal and Netta Lloyd- Jones

    Chapter 2 Professional health regulation for paramedicine 16
    Ramon Z. Shaban, Ruth Townsend, and Markus Pitter

    Chapter 3 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice 26
    Nevin Mehmet

    Chapter 4 The impact of professional culture on paramedics and students 36
    Sarah Fulford and Derek Collings- Hughes

    Chapter 5 Human factors in paramedicine 47
    Sam Willis and Helen Pocock

    Chapter 6 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice 56
    Kieran Robinson

    Chapter 7 Communication competency in healthcare 66
    Rasa Piggott

    Chapter 8 Practice- based learning 86
    Joe Copson and Vince Clarke

    Chapter 9 Well- being for paramedics 97
    Emma Geis and Katie Pavoni

    Chapter 10 Mental health for paramedics 113
    Renate Taylor and Jade Speed

    Chapter 11 Responding to mental health in the community 124
    Marie Boulianne

    Chapter 12 De- escalation 140
    Simon Menz

    Chapter 13 Public health and health promotion 151
    Michael Fanner

    Chapter 14 Leadership in paramedic practice 164
    Jack Howard

    Chapter 15 The foundations of research in paramedic practice 174
    Elicia Austin

    Chapter 16 Medical terminology 187
    Samantha Sweet

    Chapter 17 Essential toxicology for out- of- hospital clinicians 202
    Jack Matulich and Simon Menz

    Chapter 18 Trauma 220
    Charlie Gadd

    Chapter 19 Prehospital electrocardiography 235
    Alexander Olaussen

    Chapter 20 Assessing the cardiovascular system 249
    Matt Campbell

    Chapter 21 Assessing the nervous system 265
    Charlie Gadd and Jemmima Bowd

    Chapter 22 Assessing the abdomen 278
    Matthew Faulkner, Clare Sutton, and Georgina Pickering

    Chapter 23 Assessing the respiratory system 294
    Janie Brown, Dan Staines, Samantha Sheridan, and Georgina Pickering

    Chapter 24 Paramedic assessment skills 305
    Steven Poulton

    Chapter 25 Birth and the paramedic 317
    Aimee Yarrington and Jane Warland

    Chapter 26 Paediatrics: recognition of the sick child 327
    Clare Davies

    Chapter 27 Medical emergencies 341
    Jennie McGowan, Jane Jennings, and Marco Scarvaci

    Chapter 28 Caring for older adults 354
    Melinda (Dolly) McPherson

    Chapter 29 Managing minor injuries in the out- of- hospital setting 367
    Craig Barlow

    Chapter 30 Major incident management 380
    Brian J. Sengstock

    Chapter 31 Low acuity care 391
    Seán Bolger

    Chapter 32 Family and domestic violence 403
    Simon Sawyer

    Chapter 33 End- of- life care 415
    Justin Honey- Jones and Alexander Palmer

    Index 453

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