Ebook The Student Paramedic Survival Guide 2e

“This book allows readers access to the reality of student paramedic life, which is essential in considering a career as a paramedic. Highly recommended.” Kath Jennings, Section Lead for Paramedic Science programmes, School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, UK “An excellent text and invaluable resource […] A must have publication.” Aidan Ward, Professional Lead: Paramedic Programmes, University of Northampton, UK “[This book is] detailed and informative, providing a real world view of what being a student paramedic entails and incorporates good advice for every element of the journey.” Tracey Brickell, Deputy Course and Placement Lead, University of Portsmouth, UK The second edition of the bestselling The Student Paramedic Survival Guide 2e gives vital information and advice to help you succeed in your education and become a registered paramedic. The book prepares you to make the transition into your first paramedic job by following a clear and helpful 5-part structure: 1. Is this the right career for me? 2. Preparing to apply 3. Making the most of your academic study 4. Placement: preparing for it and making the most of it 5. Transition to registration To equip you with insights into what studying to be a paramedic is really like, the book is packed full of comments and case studies from students, paramedics, practice educators, academics and brand new to this edition – family members. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as you study and prepare for practice. The book also includes advice on making the most of your preferred learning style and guidance on how to look after yourself when you encounter traumatic events. Written with the help of students, practice staff and academics from a variety of higher education institutions, this guide for prospective and current student paramedics is the essential resource to support your journey through the excitement, challenges and realities of being a student paramedic on a higher education programme. Amanda Blaber is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences University of Brighton, UK, for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course, Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.

This 2nd edition is the ideal resource for paramedics and student paramedics looking for a quick reference guide to help develop or refresh their assessment skills with up to date knowledge. This handy pocket sized book can be used by students for exam revision, by paramedics and emergency care staff en route to a call, or clinicians who are working in other clinical environments, such as urgent care centres to revisit key points and further refine their skills. Divided into body systems, the book takes the reader through the considerations and actions required for each type of emergency presentation. The book also: • Takes an approach that mirrors current UK and international practice • Features a cardiovascular chapter which includes sepsis, red flag sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust Pre-hospital Sepsis Screening and Action Tool • Uses red flags to highlight where immediate action may be needed and identifies appropriate actions to be taken • Has been updated where applicable against the current Ambulance Clinical Guidelines, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines • Considers the social, ethical and legal factors that might impact on care • Includes specific chapters in the specialist fields of paediatric assessment and neonatal assessment and care • Has been updated for this 2nd edition with new chapters on the assessment of minor injuries and minor ailments • Features extra web links for further reading at the end of chapters and a new book glossary • Uses mnemonics, cases and diagrams to demonstrate and reinforce key points, with many new diagrams for this edition Written by experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors, this book will enhance knowledge and encourage accurate, timely and thorough assessment of patients across the lifespan. “…This book clearly sets out and balances the critical, unscheduled and urgent care assessment priorities for paramedic students and those who are looking to refresh their skills. The content, depth of discussion and signposting within the book clearly highlight and discuss critical points for the reader which are supported with appropriate supporting evidence …We recommend this book to all of our paramedic students, and it should be an ‘essential’ purchase for all discerning paramedic students whether they are embarking on their studies or refreshing and updating their skills…” Mark Nevins, Programme Leader, Paramedic Practice Programme, Teesside University, UK “This second edition draws on additional guidelines and best practice to elegantly illustrate the fundamental knowledge and skills required to undertake a comprehensive, evidence based approach to patient assessment. The book builds on the plethora of knowledge and understanding of patient assessment, from common presentations through to complex specialisms which require a focused and often prompt response from the out-of-hospital care provider. This book is ideally suited to the undergraduate paramedic student, along with experienced paramedics wishing to review their assessment techniques.” John Donaghy, Principal Lecturer and Professional Lead, Paramedic Science, University of Hertfordshire, 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

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Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case-Based Approach is an indispensable introduction to the specialty. This concise, easy-to-read, affordable handbook is ideal for medical students, nursing students, and others during the anesthesia rotation. Written in a structured prose format and supplemented with many diagrams, tables, and algorithms, this pocket-sized guide contains essential material covered on the USMLE II-III and other licensing exams. The editors, who are academic faculty at Harvard Medical School, summarize the essential content with 32 informative and compelling case studies designed to help students apply new concepts to real situations. Pharmacology, basic skills, common procedures and anesthesia subspecialties are covered, too, with just the right amount of detail for an introductory text. The unique book also offers a section containing career advice and insider tips on how to receive good evaluations from supervising physicians. With its combination of astute clinical instruction, basic science explanation, and practical tips from physicians that have been there before, this handbook is your one-stop guide to a successful anesthesia rotation.

A handbook that you will refer to throughout your entire pharmacy education! Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is a one-of-a-kind roadmap for excelling in pharmacy practice courses. A unique combination calculations, kinetics, drug information, medical terminology, and laboratory data book all in one, the Guide helps you organize case information, improve problem-solving skills, learn terminology, and impress faculty during rounds. Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is presented in three sections that span the entire pharmacy curriculum: Systems and Expectations covering etiquette, ethics, communication, monitoring patients, and the function of a medical team Patient Care Tool Box covering medical terminology, pharmacokinetics, laboratory data, and physical assessment Topics in Pharmacy Practice addressing the practice of community and institutional pharmacy, the pharmacists as drug information specialist, managed care, public health, and global pharmacy Valuable for both introductory and advanced practice courses, Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is the one book every pharmacy student must own.