Paramedics: from street to emergency department case book - Couverture souple

Fellows, .

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0335242677 ISBN 13 : 9780335242672

Editeur : Open University Press, 2012

Synopsis

"A great book written by a truly medical family ...This book will prove invaluable to the student paramedic and a great aid to the practicing paramedic ! The case studies are thought provoking and give an opportunity for students to learn about situations they will encounter during their careers and experienced paramedics and practitioners the opportunity to reflect on similar cases and question their practice ...I would highly recommend this book." Paul Bates (Paramedic), Higher Education Programme Manager, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, UK "Individuals new to pre-hospital care will find this text well structured and clear. The informative introduction and subsequent case studies are written in an easy to read question and answer style. These provide a starting point for the reader to undertake further focused reading and investigation. A helpful text for students who are new to caring for patients, in the pre-hospital environment." Amanda Blaber, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, UK "This book presents a series of medical vignettes of varying complexity.It discusses the differential diagnosis and clinical care, offering important background knowledge to assist the Paramedic in following the best clinical pathway. Fellows and Fellows provide the vital link between the classroom and reality, removing the mysticism from the complex and ever changing world of pre-hospital care" Dr David Zideman, Clinical Lead -- Emergency Medical Care, London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student paramedics prepare to deal with 25 of the most commonly seen pre-hospital care scenarios, as well as to revise for practical exams. Part of a new Case Book series, the book starts with a description of the patient history and examination, then challenges you to spot important signs, determine a likely diagnosis and make important management decisions. This technique helps to cement prior knowle

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Sarah Fellows is a final year medical student at Imperial College London studying for an MBBS. She has also completed a BSc (Hons) in Cardiovascular Sciences.

Bob Fellows is Tutor in Paramedic Science at the University of Hertfordshire, UK and a Senior Paramedic Tutor with the London Ambulance Service, UK. He was Chairman of The College of Paramedics for 7 years and has more than 30 years of experience in the streets of the capital.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Open University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0335242677
• ISBN 13: 9780335242672
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 176