Author : Rose Matheson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1394202512
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (942 download)
Book Synopsis Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications by : Rose Matheson
Download or read book Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications written by Rose Matheson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference pocketbook containing common medications prescribed to patients to facilitate identification and revealing potential interactions, overdose symptoms, and common call outs Easy to navigate and truly pocket-sized, the Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications covers common medications and their possible presentations, highlights risk of causing harm, and goes over mechanism of action, use, and potential risks for each. Key features: Concise presentation of a wide range of medications, accessible even to those with a limited pharmacological background Brief overview of drug legislation and paramedic practice Includes special circumstances in paediatrics, the elderly, and individuals experiencing kidney injury and disease, hepatic failure, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and palliative care Highlights which conditions or medications have different prevalence or effects in different ethnic groups Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications is an essential guide for emergency services personnel and first responders to carry with them for easy reference and peace of mind.