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Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
A Systems Approach
Sam Willis (Edited by), S Willis (Author), Ian Peate (Edited by)
9781394164790, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 4 April 2024
496 pages
25.2 x 20.3 x 2.8 cm, 0.975 kg
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: Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.
List of Contributors xvii Preface xxiii Acknowledgements xxv About the Companion Website xxvii Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice 1 Chapter 2 Professional health regulation for paramedicine 16 Chapter 3 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice 26 Chapter 4 The impact of professional culture on paramedics and students 36 Chapter 5 Human factors in paramedicine 47 Chapter 6 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice 56 Chapter 7 Communication competency in healthcare 66 Chapter 8 Practice- based learning 86 Chapter 9 Well- being for paramedics 97 Chapter 10 Mental health for paramedics 113 Chapter 11 Responding to mental health in the community 124 Chapter 12 De- escalation 140 Chapter 13 Public health and health promotion 151 Chapter 14 Leadership in paramedic practice 164 Chapter 15 The foundations of research in paramedic practice 174 Chapter 16 Medical terminology 187 Chapter 17 Essential toxicology for out- of- hospital clinicians 202 Chapter 18 Trauma 220 Chapter 19 Prehospital electrocardiography 235 Chapter 20 Assessing the cardiovascular system 249 Chapter 21 Assessing the nervous system 265 Chapter 22 Assessing the abdomen 278 Chapter 23 Assessing the respiratory system 294 Chapter 24 Paramedic assessment skills 305 Chapter 25 Birth and the paramedic 317 Chapter 26 Paediatrics: recognition of the sick child 327 Chapter 27 Medical emergencies 341 Chapter 28 Caring for older adults 354 Chapter 29 Managing minor injuries in the out- of- hospital setting 367 Chapter 30 Major incident management 380 Chapter 31 Low acuity care 391 Chapter 32 Family and domestic violence 403 Chapter 33 End- of- life care 415 Index 453
Sarah Neal and Netta Lloyd- Jones
Ramon Z. Shaban, Ruth Townsend, and Markus Pitter
Nevin Mehmet
Sarah Fulford and Derek Collings- Hughes
Sam Willis and Helen Pocock
Kieran Robinson
Rasa Piggott
Joe Copson and Vince Clarke
Emma Geis and Katie Pavoni
Renate Taylor and Jade Speed
Marie Boulianne
Simon Menz
Michael Fanner
Jack Howard
Elicia Austin
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Jack Matulich and Simon Menz
Charlie Gadd
Alexander Olaussen
Matt Campbell
Charlie Gadd and Jemmima Bowd
Matthew Faulkner, Clare Sutton, and Georgina Pickering
Janie Brown, Dan Staines, Samantha Sheridan, and Georgina Pickering
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Aimee Yarrington and Jane Warland
Clare Davies
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Melinda (Dolly) McPherson
Craig Barlow
Brian J. Sengstock
Seán Bolger
Simon Sawyer
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Subject Areas: Social services & welfare, criminology [JK]
