Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK

Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK is a key textbook designed to support paramedicine students in this country throughout their studies. The volume takes a practical approach, with case histories covering a broad range of clinical presentations and treatments, all incorporating a patient-centric perspective that acknowledges the longer patient journey. This must-have textbook will not only arm readers with technical knowledge and expertise, but also with the non-technical principles of the profession, developing future paramedics who are able to provide a safe and effective management plan in the out-of-hospital environment. Aligned to UK paramedicine curricula More than 40 detailed case studies covering essential pathologies most commonly seen by UK paramedics, as well as less typical scenarios Evidence-based clinical decision-making models to support paramedics in practice Essential physiological concepts to help readers bridge the gap from principles to practice Focus on the wellbeing of both the patient and the paramedic Useful appendices including medications commonly encountered in paramedic settings

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction SECTION 2: Foundation Knowledge 2. Perfusion 3. The Autonomic Response 4. The Inflammatory Response 5. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics SECTION 3: Foundation Concepts 6. Paramedic education 7. Evidence-Based Practice in Paramedicine 8. Developing a Philosophy of Practice 9. The Clinical Reasoning Process SECTION 4:Communication and Non-technical Skills 10. Interpersonal Communication and Patient-Focused Care SECTION 5: The UK Healthcare System 11. The Paramedic Role in Healthcare 12. Characteristics of Ambulance Patients SECTION 6:Patient and Paramedic Safety 13. Patient Safety and Paramedicine 14. Paramedic Health and Wellbeing SECTION 7: Legal, Ethical and Professional Considerations 15. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Clinical Decision-Making SECTION 8: The Paramedic Clinical Approach 16. The Structured Clinical Approach 17. The Patient-centred Interview SECTION 9: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient with a Respiratory Condition 18. Airway Obstruction 19. Asthma 20. Acute Pulmonary Oedema 21. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22. Pneumothorax 23. Pleural effusion 24. Pulmonary Embolism SECTION 10: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient with a Cardiac Condition 25. Chest Pain 26. Arrhythmias 27. Cardiac Arrest SECTION 11: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient with a Medical Condition 28. Haematological presentations 29. Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia 30. Stroke 31. Overdose 32. Anaphylaxis 33. Seizures 34. Pain 35. Acute Abdominal Pain 36. Sepsis 37. Bleeding From the Gastrointestinal and Urinary Tract 38. Renal Colic 39. The Patient on Out-of-Hospital Dialysis SECTION 12: The Paramedic Approach to the Trauma Patient 40. Head Injuries 41. Chest Injuries 42. Burns 43. Musculoskeletal Injuries 44. Traumatic Spinal Injuries 45. Lower Back Pain 46. Major Incidents SECTION 13: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient with an Environmental Condition 47. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia 48. Decompression Injuries 49. Tropical Medicine SECTION 14: The Paramedic Approach to Complex Cases: Specific Challenges to Paramedic Reasoning and Management 50. The Socially Isolated Patient 51. The Dying Patient 52. Older Patients 53. Cultural Competence 54. Family Violence and Safeguarding SECTION 15: The Paramedic Approach to the Patient Displaying Changes in Behaviour: Mental Health and Mental Illness 55. Mental Health Conditions 56. De-Escalation Strategies SECTION 16: The Paramedic Approach to Obstetric (Maternity), Neonatal and Paediatric Patients 57. Imminent Birth 58. Neonatal Resuscitation 59. Paediatric Patients