Author: Richard K. Beck
Edition: 4
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1111307695
Pharmacology for the EMS Provider
The Fourth Edition of PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE EMS PROVIDER is a clear and thorough text ideal for both Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic levels. Medical books Pharmacology for the EMS Provider. This book is based on the pharmacology section of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations National EMS Education Standards and reflects current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) curricula. Provided throughout the book are detailed profiles of pre-hospital medications, including mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, routes and dosages, side effects, and EMS considerations. Appendices also present information on herbal drugs, common home medications, and street drugs EMS providers may encounter outside of the hospital setting. This wealth of in-depth material logically organized for effective learning and carefully tailored to national standards and curricula, makes this practical guide an invaluable resource for anyone pursuing training or certification in an EMS field Medical books .
Medical Book Pharmacology for the EMS Provider
- Reflects current standards established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic certification.
- Complements core courses in AEMT and Paramedic programs with in-depth information on pharmacology requirements, including how to formulate a treatment plan to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient.
- "EMS Considerations" feature highlight special implications that EMS providers need to consider in order to provide the best-quality care.
- Extended case studies present real life clinical scenarios to encourage the development of problem solving skills and prompt classroom discussion.
This book is based on the pharmacology section of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations National EMS Education Standards and reflects current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) curricula. Provided throughout the book are detailed profiles of pre-hospital medications, including mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, routes and dosages, side effects, and EMS considerations. Appendices also present information on herbal drugs, common home medications, and street drugs EMS providers may encounter outside of the hospital setting. This wealth of in-depth material logically organized for effective learning and carefully tailored to national standards and curricula, makes this practical guide an invaluable resource for anyone pursuing training or certification in an EMS field.
