Drug Reference for EMS Providers [Paperback]

Richard K. Beck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766826775 | ISBN-13: 978-0766826779 | Edition: 1

Drug Reference for EMS Providers is the first comprehensive reference designed to present complete, in depth profiles on the wide variety of drugs EMS professionals may need to use or deal with during the course of treatment. Profiles are organized alphabetically by generic and most common trade names. A section organized by drug classification and based on the DOT Paramedic curriculum provides core information that applies to all drugs within the class. Detailed information on each drug's mechanism of action, summary of accepted out-of-hospital indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, and dosage is provided in the A-Z section. Other useful information includes sections on patient medication assessment and the basics of pharmacokinetics and pharmodynamics. Appendices include controlled substance in the United States, elements of a prescription, pregnancy categories, drug-dose calculations/IV rate calculations, table of weights and measures, and rapid-sequence intubation. · EMS Considerations are presented using criteria for special implications the EMS professional needs to know using drug therapy. · Symptoms and treatments are summarized for appropriate drugs under "overdose management". · Routes and dosages are clearly delineated and correlated for both adult and pediatric dosages. · Prescriptions and medications taken at home are addressed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 868 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (July 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766826775
• ISBN-13: 978-0766826779
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #805,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Drug Reference, January 7, 2004

By 

Dr. Laura J. Crass (LOS ANGELES, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drug Reference for EMS Providers (Paperback)

Been working in the field for 15 years. This is the most complete reference, with all the NECESSARY facts, and not alot of unnecessary data.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must reference for any ems worker, May 26, 2010

By 

Wayne A. Stanfill Jr. "cowdog64" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Drug Reference for EMS Providers (Paperback)

It may be a bit bulky to carry into the field. I am a volenteer SAR/EMT and can't see hiking into a difficult place with it. But it would be good to keep in the vehicle and to review from time to time.