Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals

Paramedic practice is swiftly evolving, driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. To meet the growing demands of the community, student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must stay abreast of this rapid evolution.

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text authored by experienced paramedics and academics. This third edition has undergone comprehensive updates, introducing new chapters that provide students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners. Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find:

• A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research
• New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing

• Learning activities to aid understanding and retention

  Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.

  Autorentext

  Sam Willis is the Course Coordinator for Paramedicine at Charles Darwin University, Australia, and has held a teaching fellowship with the UK Higher Education Academy since 2009. Sam sits on the editorial board for the International Journal of Advancing Practice and is completing a PhD in Paramedic Education. Ian Peate is Visiting Professor of Nursing at St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire; Professorial Fellow, University of Roehampton; Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice, and Consultant Editor of the International Journal of Advancing Practice.

  Klappentext

  An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals Paramedic practice is evolving rapidly which is being driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. Student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must keep up with the rapid evolution of paramedicine to meet the ever-increasing demands of the community. Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text which has been authored by experienced paramedics and academics. his third edition has been fully updated to provide revised and new chapters which provides students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners. Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find:

• A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research
• New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing

• Learning activities to aid understanding and retentionFundamentals of Paramedic Practice is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students and registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.

  Inhalt

  List of Contributors xvii

  Preface xxiii

  Acknowledgements xxv

  About the Companion Website xxvii

  Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice 1
  Sarah Neal and Netta Lloyd- Jones

  Chapter 2 Professional health regulation for paramedicine 16
  Ramon Z. Shaban, Ruth Townsend, and Markus Pitter

  Chapter 3 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice 26
  Nevin Mehmet

  Chapter 4 The impact of professional culture on paramedics and students 36
  Sarah Fulford and Derek Collings- Hughes

  Chapter 5 Human factors in paramedicine 47
  Sam Willis and Helen Pocock

  Chapter 6 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice 56
  Kieran Robinson

  Chapter 7 Communication competency in healthcare 66
  Rasa Piggott

  Chapter 8 Practice- based learning 86
  Joe Copson and Vince Clarke

  Chapter 9 Well- being for paramedics 97
  Emma Geis and Katie Pavoni

  Chapter 10 Mental health for paramedics 113
  Renate Taylor and Jade Speed

  Chapter 11 Responding to mental health in the community 124
  Marie Boulianne

  Chapter 12 De- escalation 140
  Simon Menz

  Chapter 13 Public health and health promotion 151
  Michael Fanner

  Chapter 14 Leadership in paramedic practice 164
  Jack Howard

  Chapter 15 The foundations of research in paramedic practice 174
  Elicia Austin

  Chapter 16 Medical terminology 187
  Samantha Sweet

  Chapter 17 Essential toxicology for out- of- hospital clinicians 202
  Jack Matulich and Simon Menz

  Chapter 18 Trauma 220
  Charlie Gadd

  Chapter 19 Prehospital electrocardiography 235
  Alexander Olaussen

  Chapter 20 Assessing the cardiovascular system 249
  Matt Campbell

  Chapter 21 Assessing the nervous system 265
  Charlie Gadd and Jemmima Bowd

  Chapter 22 Assessing the abdomen 278
  Matthew Faulkner, Clare Sutton, and Georgina Pickering

  Chapter 23 Assessing the respiratory system 294
  Janie Brown, Dan Staines, Samantha Sheridan, and Georgina Pickering

  Chapter 24 Paramedic assessment skills 305
  Steven Poulton

  Chapter 25 Birth and the paramedic 317
  Aimee Yarrington and Jane Warland

  Chapter 26 Paediatrics: recognition of the sick child 327
  Clare Davies

  Chapter 27 Medical emergencies 341
  Jennie McGowan, Jane Jennings, and Marco Scarvaci

  Chapter 28 Caring for older adults 354
  Melinda (Dolly) McPherson

  Chapter 29 Managing minor injuries in the out- of- hospital setting 367
  Craig Barlow

  Chapter 30 Major incident management 380
  Brian J. Sengstock

  Chapter 31 Low acuity care 391
  Seán Bolger

  Chapter 32 Family and domestic violence 403
  Simon Sawyer

  Chapter 33 End- of- life care 415
  Justin Honey- Jones and Alexander Palmer

  Index 453