Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology, 8th edition
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Overview
Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology is a complete reference guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnel. You'll learn current trends in emergency care, accepted practices in the US and Canada, and medication dosages that meet national standards of the AMA, AHA and PDR.
Published by Pearson (June 9th 2021) - Copyright © 2019
ISBN-13: 9780137530441
Subject: Emergency Services (BRADY)
Category: Advanced EMT
Table of contents
1. General Information
2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
3. Administration of Medications
4. Medication Dosage Calculations
5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy
6. The Autonomic Nervous System
7. Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies
8. Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies
9. Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
10. Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies
11. Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies
12. Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies
13. Medications Used in Toxicological Emergencies
14. Medications Used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies
15. Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies
16. Sedation and Pain Management
17. Weapons of Mass Destruction
Appendices
A. Glossary of Street Drug Names
B. Emergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference Guide
C. Quick Medication Reference
D. Common Home Prescription Drug Information
E. Medication Administration Skills
F. A Guide to Herbal Supplements
G. Practice Problems Answer Key - Chapter 4
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