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.
Kris Lethbridge MCPara lives in the west country and works for the South West Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST) He is a paramedic and clinical educator with a passion for all aspects of prehospital care and is currently a council member of the College of Paramedics.
Chapter 1: The Ambulance Service Chapter 2: Communication Chapter 3: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues Chapter 4: Safeguarding Chapter 5: Health and Safety Chapter 6: Manual Handling Chapter 7: Drug Administration Chapter 8: Scene Assessment Chapter 9: Patient Assessment Chapter 10: Airway Chapter 11: Breathing Chapter 12: Circulation Chapter 13: Disability Chapter 14: Exposure and Environment Chapter 15: Medical Emergencies Chapter 16: Trauma Chapter 17: Assisting the Paramedic Chapter 18: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Chapter 19: Children and Infants Chapter 20: Mental Health Chapter 21: Learning Disabilities Chapter 22: Older People Chapter 23: Cardiac Arrest Chapter 24: End of Life Care Glossary References Index
