Pharmacology for the EMS Provider

Name: Pharmacology for the EMS Provider
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ISBN: 9781111307691

ISBN-10: 1111307695

ISBN-13: 9781111307691

Edition: 4th 2012

Authors: Richard K. Beck

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The Fourth Edition of PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE EMS PROVIDER is a clear and thorough text ideal for both Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic levels. This book is based on the pharmacology section of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations National EMS Education Standards and reflects current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) curricula. Provided throughout the book are detailed profiles of pre-hospital medications, including mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, routes and dosages, side effects, and EMS considerations. Appendices also present information on herbal drugs, common home…

Book details

List price: $154.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 4/29/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements


How to Use the Activity CD-ROM


Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Providers



Introduction to Pharmacology



The Basics of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmodynamics



Autonomic Pharmacology



Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy



Blood and Blood Components



Drug Dose Calculations



Drug Administration



Drug Classifications



Drugs Used to Treat Pulmonary (Respiratory) Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Cardiovascular Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Metabolic/Endocrine Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Neurological Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Toxicological Emergencies



Drugs Used to Treat Behavioral Emergencies



Pain Management



Drugs and Their Classifications



Pediatric Normal Values



Herbal Drugs



Common Home Medications



Street Drugs


Answers to Study Questions and Case Studies


Bibliography


Glossary


Drug Index


General Index