Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional

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Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource that is nowupdated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specific to each condition. Key Features Problem-based clinical scenarios illustrate the practical relevance of prehospital pharmacology. Detailed drug profiles of 95 commonly used drugs present comprehensive data in a consistent, easy-to-reference format. Full-color drug images familiarize you with medications for quick identification. Medical Math chapter strengthens your dosage calculation skills. Soecial boxes highlight useful, field-tested tips and strategies. Legal Aspects and Risk Management chapter helps you avoid common mistakes made in prehospital care. Study questions reinforce important chapter concepts and test your understanding. Information about commonly prescribed over-the-counter medications and herbal drugs alerts you to important pharmacological treatment considerations. Companion DVD includes 25 video skill demonstrations that guide you step-by-step through vital techniques and procedures and 23 medical animations that offer visual details of anatomy, physiologic processes, and procedures. Table of Contents Part 1: Foundations Chapter 1 Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 2 Legal Aspects and Risk Management Chapter 3 Drug Administration: Safety and Procedures Chapter 4 Medication Math Chapter 5 Intravenous Fluids and Administration Part 2: Problem-Oriented Pharmacology Chapter 6 Acute Coronary Syndromes Chapter 7 Analgesia and Sedation Chapter 8 Anaphylaxis Chapter 9 Cardiac Arrhythmias Chapter 10 Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 11 Endocrine Emergencies Chapter 12 Hypertensive Emergencies Chapter 13 Poisonings, Overdoses, and Intoxications Chapter 14 Respiratory Emergencies Chapter 15 Seizures Chapter 16 Shock Chapter 17 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Part 3: Special Considerations and Procedures Chapter 18 Critical Care Transport Chapter 19 Specific Considerations: Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Renal Failure Chapter 20 Pharmacology-Assisted Intubation Appendices A. Medications, Classifications, and Body Systems Affected B. Compilation of Drug Profiles C. Commonly Prescribed and Over-the-Counter Medications D. Common Herbal Supplements E. Answers to Chapter Review Questions Glossary Index