Description

Case studies are strategically used to contextualise the principles, step readers through possible scenarios that may be encountered and, importantly, reveal the process of reaching a safe and effective management plan. The case studies initially describe the pathology and typical presentation of a particular condition and progress to more-complex and less-typical scenarios where the practitioner faces increasing uncertainty.

The only paramedic-specific text designed for Australian and New Zealand students and paramedics
Progressive case studies that bridge the gap from principles to practice
More than 40 essential pathologies covering common paramedic call-outs
Covers both technical and non-technical skills to develop the graduate into expert clinician
Includes an eBook with the purchase of the print book

Additional resources on Evolve

An eBook on VitalSource

Instructor/and Student resources:

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New chapters, including: Paediatric patients; Child abuse and intimate partner violence; Geriatric patients; Tropical conditions; Mass casualty; Interpersonal communication and patient-focused care; Evidence-based practice in paramedicine; Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
New case studies on major incidents and major trauma
Focused ‘Implications for’ boxes specific to considerations including geriatrics, cultural diversity, communication challenges
‘Summary of therapeutic goals’ included with each case study
Learning outcomes added to open each chapter
Considered revision of pathophysiology across all chapters