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Ambulance Care Practice

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Ambulance Care Practice Synopsis

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.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9781859598542
Publication date: 23rd August 2019
Author: Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives Great Britain
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing an imprint of Class Publishing
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 567 pages
Genres: Ambulance and rescue services