Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Bryan E. Bledsoe (Author), Dwayne E. Clayden (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131507117 | ISBN-13: 978-0131507111 | Publication Date: October 4, 2004 | Edition: 6

This pharmacology book and handy reference is a complete guide to the most common medications used in prehospital care. It reflects current trends in prehospital care and the most recent drug information. This revision will update the book to cover the current AHA guidelines for cardiac care and will be updated to include the most recent drug information available. Chapter topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; administration of drugs; drug dosage calculations; fluids, electrolytes, and IV therapy; the automatic nervous system; drugs used in the treatment of emergencies: cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic-endocrine, neurological, obstetrical and gynecological, toxicological, behavioral, and gastrointestinal; and drugs used in pain management. For practicing paramedics.

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Review

"I am using [Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology] in the current Paramedic class and am getting rave reviews of it. Thank you for providing the profession such an excellent addition to the Paramedic course. " —Carol Crockett,— Rescue Training in Savannah, GA

From the Back Cover

Bryan E. Bledsoe, D.O., FACEP, FAAEM, FAEP, EMT-P
Dwayne E. Clayden,
Frank J. Papa, D.O., Ph.D.

For well over a decade, Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology has been the principle authority on the medications and IV fluids used in prehospital care. The Fifth Edition has been updated to serve as a complete pharmacology text as well as a handy reference to the most common drugs and fluids used in prehospital care.

Features:

• Detailed profiles of the most commonly used prehospital medications and IV fluids including drug class, action, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects, dosages (adult and pediatric), and administration routes.
• Contains information on herbal and natural medications that may be encountered in the field.
• Includes a Quick Drug Reference as well as a Home Medication Reference Guide.
• Completely new dosage calculation practice problems.

Other titles of interest:
Paramedic Care Series, Bledsoe et al.
Volume 1: Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care (ISBN: 0-8359-5033-6)
Volume 2: Patient Assessment (ISBN: 0-13-021597-X)
Volume 3: Medical Emergencies (ISBN: 0-13-021598-8)
Volume 4: Trauma Emergencies (ISBN: 0-13-021613-5)
Volume 5: Special Considerations/Operations (ISBN: 0-13-021599-6)
Understanding 12-Lead EKG's, Beasley et al. (ISBN: 0-13-027281-7)

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (October 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131507117
• ISBN-13: 978-0131507111
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, June 22, 2003

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Jeffrey T. Leuschen (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book was required for my pharmacology class for paramedicine. It's an excellent text book, but watch for several misprints on drug dosages, (ex: milligrams instead of micrograms on drips). It made me pretty confused when the book indicated my calculations were incorrect when I knew I had the correct dose. I brought it to the attention of my teacher (retired medic) and he confirmed the misprints. Besides that, and excellent text.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology review, January 21, 2001

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"paid22b" (SAN JOSE, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

An absolute for the serious paramedic and students alike. This book provides detailed information on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, with the paramedic in mind. The book utilizies a systematic approach starting with the fundamentals and advances to more complex pharmacological topics. Recently revised, Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology, includes new emergency drug updates, AHA algorithms, home meds and more. To be an outstanding prehospital practicioner, an intimate knowledge of pharmacology is a necessity. To maintain that knowledge base, Dr. Bledsoe's book is a must.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pharm book, May 2, 2005

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LadyFant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I love this book! It is a great compliment to the text that I am using for my Paramedic class. It was a required text for class, but I really like the book. It is easy to read and the information is not only interesting but easy to understand.
This book has helped enhance my learning in my studies to becoming a Paramedic.