Fundamentals of paramedic practice : a systems approach / edited by Sam Willis, Roger Dalrymple.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Professionalism in Paramedic Practice / Netta Lloyd-Jones -- Professional Health Regulation for Paramedicine and Ambulance Prehospital Emergency Care / Ramon Z. Shaban and Ruth Townsend -- Human Factors in Paramedicine / Sam Willis and Helen Pocock -- Mental Capacity and Prehospital Care / Sue Putman -- Mental Health and Prehospital Care / Sue Putman -- Communication Skills for the Prehospital Professional / Sam Willis and Gary Mellor -- Sociological Aspects of Paramedic Practice / Kellie Tune -- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Paramedic Practice / Ruth Townsend, Sam Willis, and Nevin Mehmet -- Leadership and Mentorship in Paramedic Practice / Roger Dalrymple -- Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse and Neglect / Rozz McDonald -- Essential Toxicology for Prehospital Clinicians / Jack Matulich -- Medical Terminology / Steve Whitfield and Michael Porter -- Research Methods and Paramedic Practice / Jan Davison-Fischer, Catherine J. Davison-Fischer, and Roger Dalrymple -- Trauma / Charlie McGurk, Sam Willis, and Alice Acutt -- Prehospital Electrocardiography / Nathan Puckeridge -- Assessing the Cardiac System / Mark Ives, Sam Willis, Sonja Maria, and Clare Sutton -- Assessing the Nervous System / Clair Merriman -- Assessing the Abdomen / Matthew Faulkner, Clare Sutton, and Georgina Pickering -- Respiratory Assessment / Dan Staines, Samantha Sheridan, and Georgina Pickering -- Paramedic Assessment Skills / Duncan McConnell -- Birth and the Paramedic / Robb Kightley -- Paediatrics / Sam Whitby, Steve Whitfield, and Kerryn Wratt -- Medical Emergencies / Tianna Camilleri -- Caring for Older Adults / Helen Pocock -- Managing Minor Injuries in the Prehospital Setting / Craig Barlow -- Major Incident Management / Kallai Sugden and Bede Wilson -- Low Acuity / Duncan McConnell.

"Driven by changes to clinical practice, new evidence-based research, and shifts in global economics and politics, the field of paramedic science is rapidly evolving. This new edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice offers students and recently qualified practitioners an accessible and comprehensive introduction to paramedic science and pre-hospital care, providing expert and up-to-date guidance on the essential theories and real-world practice of this dynamic area of emergency medicine. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this user-friendly textbook provides broad and inclusive coverage of topics including professionalism, law and ethics, assessment skills, research methods, pharmacology and more. Contributions from experienced paramedics and clinicians, contemporary case studies, full-colour illustrations and powerful pedagogical tools help students gain a thorough understanding of the essential components of paramedic practice. Employs a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the study of paramedic practice, presenting theoretical and clinical topics in a straightforward and student-friendly manner."-- Provided by publisher.