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Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics
Fundamentals
ISBN/EAN: 9781119724285
Umbreit-Nr.: 5314414
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 368 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
kartoniertes Buch
Erschienen am 17.03.2022
Auflage: 1/2022
- Zusatztext
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides students with the insight and understanding of pharmacological essentials needed to respond effectively to the patients' needs. This textbook will help students improve, expand, and enhance their expertise and the overall health and wellbeing of their patients, while boosting their self-confidence as paramedics in the process. This textbook integrates the extensive knowledge of pharmacology into a workable and accessible plan of care that will help to improve patient care. The book also includes: * Thorough introductions to pharmacology and how to use pharmaceutical, and prescribing reference guides * Comprehensive explorations of the legal and ethical issues of pharmacology within paramedicine and the role of the paramedic in medicines management * Practical discussions of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug formulations, and adverse drug reactions * Indepth examinations of a wide variety of medicines, including analgesics, antibacterials, and medications used in the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems Written for students of paramedicine, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics would also prove an indispensable resource for practicing paramedics seeking a practical, one-stop reference on a challenging subject.
- Kurztext
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides students with the insight and understanding of pharmacological essentials needed to respond effectively to the patient's needs. This textbook will help students improve, expand, and enhance their expertise and the overall health and wellbeing of their patients, while boosting their self-confidence as paramedics in the process. The book integrates the extensive knowledge of pharmacology required into a workable and accessible plan of care that will help to improve patient care. * Thorough introduction to pharmacology and how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides * Comprehensive exploration of the legal and ethical issues of pharmacology within paramedicine and the role of the paramedic in medicines management * Practical discussion of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug formulations, and adverse drug reactions * Indepth examinations of a wide variety of medicines, including analgesics, antibacterials, and medications used in the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems Written for students of paramedicine, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics would also prove an indispensable resource for practicing paramedics seeking a practical, one-stop reference on a challenging subject. All content reviewed by students for students. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more. To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email
- Autorenportrait
- Ian Peate, OBE, FRCN, Senior Lecturer, Roehampton University; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing. Suzanne Evans, PhD is Associate Professor and Director of Teaching & Learning, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Australia. Lisa Clegg, PhD, MHLTHSC, BHLTHSC is an Ahpra Registered Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University, Australia.