'I can enthusiastically recommend the Manual of Clinical Paramedic Proceduresas the book that I wish had been available to me when I was studying to become a paramedic.'From the foreword by Professor Malcolm Woollard, Chair, Collegeof Paramedics; Professor in Pre-hospital and Emergency Care & Director, Pre-hospital, Emergency & Cardiovascular Care Applied Research Group, Coventry UniversityClinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of care for practitioners working in pre-hospital settings. The Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures is written specifically to support the practice of paramedics, ambulance technicians, first responders and volunteer ambulance personnel. It presents up-to-date, evidence-based expert knowledge, enabling paramedics to delivereffective, patient-focused care.This accessible handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of core competencies and skills, looking at topics including Aseptic Technique, Airway Management, Assisted Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Defibrillation and External Cardiac Pacing, Observations, Pain Assessment & Management, Respiratory Therapy, Spinal Management and Venepuncture. Each chapter provides the relevant anatomy & physiology, evidence-based rationales for each procedure, and contraindications of use.Key features:The first UK text to explore clinical procedures for paramedicsWith further reading and illustrations throughoutAll procedures include the rationale for theaction recommendedGuides paramedics in the clinical application of evidence-based procedures INDICE: IntroductionForeword1. Airway managementDefinition of airway managementConcept of a stepwise approachBasic anatomy of the airwayBasic airway management manoeuvresBasic airway adjunctsAdvanced airway adjuncts and cricothyroidotomyKey pointsReferences and Further reading2. Assisted ventilationDefinition of assisted ventilationIndications for assisted ventilationThe literature and complications associated with assistedventilationEquipment and procedures for assisted ventilationKey pointsReferences and Further reading3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life supportDefinitionsThe chain of survivalAdult basic life supportBasic life support in pregnancyMechanical chest compression devicesThe recovery positionPaediatric basic life supportNewborn life supportForeign body airway obstruction (choking)Key pointReferences and Further reading4. DefibrillationDefinition of defibrillationThe literature behind defibrillationProcedure for defibrillationDefinition of transcutaneous cardiac pacing (TCP)Terminology used in transcutaneous cardiac pacingIndications for use of transcutaneous pacingThe literature behind transcutaneous cardiac pacingEquipmentKey pointsReferences and Further reading5. Cardiovascular observations and examinationtechniquesThe assessment of pulsesCapillary refill time measurementBlood pressure measurementThe electrocardiogramCardiac auscultationTemperature measurementKey pointsReferences and Further reading6. Respiratory observations and examination techniquesIndications for respiratory assessmentRespiratory rateRespiratory depth assessmentChest and respiratory inspectionChest complianceRespiratory pattern/rhythm assessmentOxygen saturations/pulse oximetryPeak flowmeasurementChest percussionTactile vocal fremitusChest auscultationVocal resonanceKey pointsReferences and Further reading7. Neurological observations and examination techniquesDefinitionsLevel of consciousness assessmentPupillary assessmentAssessing motor functionAssessment of reflexesAssessment of movement and powerAssessment of co-ordinationAssessment of abnormal movementsSensory function assessmentFASTVital signsBlood glucose testingKey pointsReferences and Further reading8. History taking and communicationDefinitionsKey communication skillsCommunication modelsThe practitioner-patient relationshipA standardised history frameworkQuestioning techniquesConsentKey pointsReferences and Furtherreading9. Documentation and record keepingDefinitionsWhy keep healthcare records?What constitutes good medical records?Models of record keepingAbbreviationsKey documents in record keeping and documentationThe Caldicott GuardianElectronic patient recordsKey pointsReferences and Further reading10. Drug administrationDefinitionsLegislation related to paramedic administrationof drugsDrug formulationsDrug documentationStorage of drugsRoutes of administrationKey pointsReferences and Further reading11. Medical gasesDefinition and indications for the use of EntonoxAdvantages of EntonoxContraindications to the use of EntonoxEquipmentPrinciples of administration of EntonoxProcedure for administering EntonoxTroubleshootingDefinition of oxygen therapyIndications for useCautions and contraindications to the use of oxygenEquipmentProcedure for administering oxygenUse of cylinders and cylinder safetyKey pointsReferences and Further reading12. Infection controlDefinitionsIndications for infection controlHand hygienePersonal protective equipmentKey pointsReferences and Further reading13. Vascular access devicesDefinition of a vascular access deviceAnatomy of veinsPeripheral cannulasIndications for peripheral cannulationSelection of device for peripheral cannulationSelection of veinTechniques of venodilatationComplications of peripheral venous cannulationProcedure for peripheral venous cannulationIntraosseous infusionAnatomy of bonesIndications for intraosseous accessContraindications to intraosseous accessEquipment for intraosseous accessComplications of intraosseous accessLocation sites for intraosseous accessProcedures for intraosseous accessKey pointsReferences and Further reading14. Needle thoracocentesisDefinitionsThe literature surrounding needle thoracocentesisEquipment requiredIndications for useContraindications of usePotential problems of useProceduresKey pointsReferences and Further reading15. Pain assessment and managementDefinitionsAcute pain v chronic painAssessing painAssessing pain in cognitively impaired patientsOverview of pain management techniquesKey pointsReferences and Further reading16. Fracture and soft tissue injury managementDefinitions: What are fractures, sprains, strains anddislocations?General principles of musculoskeletal injury managementPrinciples of splintingSlings and support bandagesBox splintsVacuum splintsNeighbour strappingTraction splintsSAM splintsPelvic fracturesKey pointsReferences and Further reading17. Spinal managementRelevant gross anatomyEvidence on how to immobilise the spineHazards and complications associated with spinalimmobilisationIndications for spinal immobilisationEquipment and proceduresKey pointsReferences and Further reading18. Assessmentand management of wounds and burnsDefinitionsClassification of woundsWound healingPrinciples of wound managementThe use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressingsBurns assessmentBurn management principlesKey pointsReferences and Further reading19. Moving and handling proceduresDefinitionsWhy is moving and handling important?Key legislationManual handling and no lift policiesRisk assessment in moving and handlingBiomechanical principlesPrinciples of manual handlingAdditional principlesLifting aidsKey pointsReferences and Further readingIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-0775-7
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 392
- Fecha Publicación: 26/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés