The Paramedic Revision Guide

THE PARAMEDIC REVISION GUIDE

The Paramedic Revision Guide delivers a one-stop reference for paramedic students, paramedicine educators, and practicing paramedics. Designed to take the mystery out of paramedic education, the book provides a solid foundation of understanding in crucial areas of paramedic science and practice, including practical skills, research, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical emergencies.

This guide furthers readers' understanding and practice of emergency care, and includes:

• A thorough introduction to paramedic anatomy and physiology, including anatomical and medical terms, cellular biology, and pediatrics
• An exploration of practical skills for paramedics, including scene survey, airway practices, basic life support and defibrillation, burns, and head injuries
• Practical discussions of medical emergencies, research and evidence-based practice, and the ethical and legal considerations for paramedics
• An analysis of pre-hospital trauma treatment, including the physics and physiology of trauma

The Paramedic Revision Guide earns a place on the shelves of all paramedic students and educators who need a comprehensive handbook full of succinct and easily digestible information, ideal for exam preparation and quick reference.

Preface xii

Chapter 1 Paramedic anatomy and physiology - 1 1

Chapter 2 Practical skills for paramedics - 1 61

Chapter 3 Pharmacology - 1 107

Chapter 4 Medical emergencies - 1 111

Chapter 5 Research and evidence-based practice - 1 120

Chapter 6 Ethical and legal considerations for paramedics 128

Chapter 7 Paramedic anatomy and physiology - 2 134

Chapter 8 Practical skills for paramedics - 2 156

Chapter 9 Pharmacology - 2 184

Chapter 10 Medical emergencies - 2 194

Chapter 11 Research and evidence-based practice - 2 200

Chapter 12 Practical skills for paramedics - 3 205

Chapter 13 Pre-hospital trauma 235

Chapter 14 Pharmacology - 3 250

Chapter 15 Research and evidence-based practice - 3 254

Answers 259

Index 269

David W. Thom, Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

The Paramedic Revision Guide delivers a one-stop reference for paramedic students, paramedicine educators, and practicing paramedics. Designed to take the mystery out of paramedic education, the book provides a solid foundation of understanding in crucial areas of paramedic science and practice, including practical skills, research, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical emergencies.

This guide furthers readers' understanding and practice of emergency care, and includes:

• A thorough introduction to paramedic anatomy and physiology, including anatomical and medical terms, cellular biology, and pediatrics
• An exploration of practical skills for paramedics, including scene survey, airway practices, basic life support and defibrillation, burns, and head injuries
• Practical discussions of medical emergencies, research and evidence-based practice, and the ethical and legal considerations for paramedics
• An analysis of pre-hospital trauma treatment, including the physics and physiology of trauma

The Paramedic Revision Guide earns a place on the shelves of all paramedic students and educators who need a comprehensive handbook full of succinct and easily digestible information, ideal for exam preparation and quick reference.