Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (June 9, 2021) © 2019

  • Bryan E. Bledsoe
  • Dwayne E. Clayden DO, FACEP, FAAEM, EMT-P
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For courses in advanced emergency medical services.

A complete guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnel.

Prehospital 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 Information
  • 2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
  • 3. Administration of Medications
  • 4. Medication Dosage Calculations
  • 5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy
  • 6. The Autonomic Nervous System
  • 7. Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies
  • 8. Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies
  • 9. Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
  • 10. Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic–Endocrine Emergencies
  • 11. Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies
  • 12. Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies
  • 13. Medications Used in Toxicological Emergencies
  • 14. Medications Used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies
  • 15. Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies
  • 16. Sedation and Pain Management
  • 17. Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Appendices
  • A. Glossary of Street Drug Names
  • B. Emergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference Guide
  • C. Quick Medication Reference
  • D. Common Home Prescription Drug Information
  • E. Medication Administration Skills
  • F. A Guide to Herbal Supplements
  • G. Practice Problems Answer Key - Chapter 4

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