Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications

Rose Matheson (Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK)

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Wiley-Blackwell
16 September 2024

Pharmacology; First aid & paramedical services

Reference pocketbook containing common medications prescribed to patients to facilitate identification and revealing potential interactions, overdose symptoms, and common call outs

Easy to navigate and truly pocket-sized, the Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications covers common medications and their possible presentations, highlights risk of causing harm, and goes over mechanism of action, use, and potential risks for each.

Key features:

Concise presentation of a wide range of medications, accessible even to those with a limited pharmacological background

Brief overview of drug legislation and paramedic practice

Includes special circumstances in paediatrics, the elderly, and individuals experiencing kidney injury and disease, hepatic failure, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and palliative care

Highlights which conditions or medications have different prevalence or effects in different ethnic groups

Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications is an essential guide for emergency services personnel and first responders to carry with them for easy reference and peace of mind.

By: Rose Matheson (Queen Margaret University Edinburgh UK)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781394202492
ISBN 10: 1394202490
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 September 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rose Matheson, Lecturer of Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK.

Reviews for Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications

"""This companion is aimed at frontline ambulance clinicians and has something for everyone. It offers an enticing format for student paramedics, who can learn key concepts or look up helpful information on common medications within reference tables. Rose offers captivating insights into pre-hospital pharmacology concepts. Her explanations are highly accessible for learners."" Sarah Perkin, Lecturer in Paramedic Science"