Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology

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The latest edition of a text and reference for student and professional paramedics. It covers 85 of the most commonly used drugs in prehospital care. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
This pharmacology book and handy reference is a complete guide to the most common medications used in prehospital care. It reflects current trends in prehospital care and the most recent drug information. This revision will update the book to cover the current AHA guidelines for cardiac care and will be updated to include the most recent drug information available. Chapter topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; administration of drugs; drug dosage calculations; fluids, electrolytes, and IV therapy; the automatic nervous system; drugs used in the treatment of emergencies: cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic-endocrine, neurological, obstetrical and gynecological, toxicological, behavioral, and gastrointestinal; and drugs used in pain management. For practicing paramedics.

Book Info
Baylor Medical Center - Ellis County, Waxahachie, Texas. Fourth edition of a textbook for emergency medical technology students on the medications and IV fluids used in prehospital care. Previous edition 1992. By the author of a Brandon/Hill selection. Learning objectives, case studies, and glossary.


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Bledsoe, Bryan E. , DO, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEP, EMT-P


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