Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology

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For courses in advanced emergency medical services.A complete guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnelPrehospital Emergency Pharmacology is a comprehensive reference guide to the most common medications and fluids used in prehospital emergency care. A cornerstone of EMS education for over 30 years, the text reflects current trends in emergency care, especially the growing requirement for evidence-�based care. Readers learn accepted practices in the U.S. and Canada as well as medication dosages that meet national standards of the AMA, AHA, and PDR. A valuable aid for both students and practitioners, the 8th edition has been extensively revised to reflect current trends in prehospital care and drugs that are now more commonly used in EMS settings, such as ketamine and haloperidol.

1. General Information2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics3. Administration of Medications4. Medication Dosage Calculations5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy6. The Autonomic Nervous System7. Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies8. Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies9. Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis10. Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies11. Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies12. Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies13. Medications Used in Toxicological Emergencies14. Medications Used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies15. Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies16. Sedation and Pain Management17. Weapons of Mass DestructionAppendicesA. Glossary of Street Drug NamesB. Emergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference GuideC. Quick Medication ReferenceD. Common Home Prescription Drug InformationE. Medication Administration SkillsF. A Guide to Herbal SupplementsG. Practice Problems Answer Key - Chapter 4