Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional - Revised Reprint, 1e

Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource that is now updated 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.

• 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.