Prehospital emergency pharmacology / Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, FAEMS, EMT-P, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine, Attending Emergency Physician, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dwayne E. Clayden, MEM, BHSc, Paramedic, Director of Emergency Services and Emergency Management, Stoney-Nakoda First Nation, Morley, Alberta, Canada.

Includes index.

ch. 1 General Information -- Medication Research and Bringing a Medication to Market -- FDA Classification of Newly Approved Medications -- New Medication Development -- Unlabeled Uses of Medications -- Medical Oversight -- Components of a Medication Profile -- Important Pharmacological Terminology -- ch. 2 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics -- Pharmacology -- Pharmacokinetics -- Review of Physiology of Transport -- Pharmacodynamics -- ch. 3 Administration of Medications -- Patient Care Using Medications -- The Medication Order -- Six Rights of Medication Administration -- General Administration Routes -- Medication Administration and Preparation -- Medical Direction -- Medical Asepsis -- Disposal of Contaminated Equipment and Sharps -- Medication Routes Used in Emergency Medicine -- Pediatric Administration Techniques -- ch. 4 Medication Dosage Calculations -- Section 1 The Metric System -- Section 2 Find the Ordered Dose --

Section 3 Find the Units Per Kilogram -- Section 4 Concentration Problems -- Section 5 Calculate an IV Drip -- Section 6 Calculate an IV Drip Based on Patient's Weight -- Section 7 Milliliters Per Hour to Drops Per Minute -- Section 8 Electronic Calculations -- ch. 5 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy -- Fluids -- Electrolytes -- Cell Physiology -- Blood -- IV Therapy -- Insertion of Indwelling IV Catheter -- Collection of Blood Samples for Laboratory Analysis -- Blood Transfusions -- ch. 6 The Autonomic Nervous System -- The Autonomic Nervous System -- ch. 7 Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies -- Oxygen -- Sympathomimetics -- Adrenergic Antagonists -- Antiarrhythmics -- Parasympatholytics -- Cardiac Glycosides -- Anticoagulants -- Alkalinizing Agents -- Cardiac Pain Management (Analgesics) -- Diuretics -- Natriuretic Peptides -- Antianginal Agents -- Antihypertensives -- Other Cardiovascular Medications --

ch. 8 Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies -- Oxygen -- Asthma -- ch. 9 Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis -- Anaphylaxis -- ch. 10 Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels -- Types of Diabetes -- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Diabetic Coma) -- Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic State -- Hypoglycemia (Insulin Shock) -- Insulin -- Glucagon -- Thiamine -- ch. 11 Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies -- Neurological Trauma -- Nontraumatic Neurological Emergencies -- ch. 12 Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies -- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy -- Severe Vaginal Bleeding -- Preterm Labor -- ch. 13 Medications Used in Toxicological Emergencies -- Regional Poison Centers -- Patient History -- General Approach to the Poisoned Patient -- Toxidromes --

Specific Toxic Agents Encountered in Prehospital Care -- ch. 14 Medications Used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies -- Understanding Behavioral Emergencies -- ch. 15 Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies -- Gastrointestinal Medications -- Refractory Nausea and Vomiting -- ch. 16 Sedation and Pain Management -- Analgesics -- Neuromuscular Blockers -- Induction Agents -- Rapid Sequence Induction -- Pharmacologically Assisted Intubation -- ch. 17 Weapons of Mass Destruction -- Personal Protective Equipment -- Chemical Agents -- Biological Agents -- Radiological Agents -- Appendices -- A.Glossary of Street Drug Names -- B.Emergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference Guide -- C.Quick Medication Reference -- D.Common Home Prescription Drug Information -- E.Medication Administration Skills -- F.A Guide to Herbal Supplements -- G.Practice Problems Answer Key -- Chapter 4.