An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the must-have information that students need about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support paramedic students throughout their course.

An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic,Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic scienceand pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward andexciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject,presenting the must-have information that students needabout both the theory and practice of what it means to be aparamedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, aswell as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook willsupport paramedic students throughout their course.

About the series
Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgements

How to use your textbook

About the companion website

Part One: Theory and Background

Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice
Netta Lloyd-Jones

Chapter 2 Human factors of paramedic practice
Sam Willis

Chapter 3 Communication skills for the pre-hospital professional
Sam Willis

Chapter 4 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice
Kellie Tune

Chapter 5 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice
Sam Willis, Nevin Mehmet

Chapter 6 The psychology of paramedic care
Heather Knight, Helen Pocock

Chapter 7 The role of leadership in paramedic practice
Roger Dalrymple

Chapter 8 Safeguarding vulnerable people
Rozz McDonald

Chapter 9 Introduction to medicines in pre-hospital care
Edward England

Chapter 10 The role of reflection in paramedic practice
Sally Markwell, Andrew Kerry

Chapter 11 Research methods and paramedic practice
Jan Davison-Fischer, Catherine J. Davison-Fischer

Chapter 12 Using simulation to educate the pre-hospital healthcare professional
Clair Merriman

Part Two: Assessment and Application

Chapter 13 Trauma
Charlie McGurk, Sam Willis

Chapter 14 Pre-hospital electrocardiography
Nathan Puckeridge

Chapter 15 Assessing the cardiac system
Mark Ives, Sam Willis

Chapter 16 Assessing the nervous system
Clair Merriman

Chapter 17 Assessing the abdomen
Matthew Faulkner

Chapter 18 Respiratory assessment
Dan Staines

Chapter 19 Paramedic skills
Roshan Raja

Chapter 20 Pre-hospital obstetrics
Robb Kightley

Chapter 21 Paediatrics
Sam Whitby

Chapter 22 Managing medical emergencies
Bonita Baber, Sam Willis

Chapter 23 Managing the older adult
Helen Pocock, Heather Knight

Chapter 24 Managing minor injuries in the pre-hospital setting
Craig Barlow

Chapter 25 Mental capacity and pre-hospital care
Sue Putman

Chapter 26 Mental health and pre-hospital care
Sue Putman

Chapter 27 Supporting people with learning disability as a pre-hospital professional
Jenny Begley, Mark Begley, Sam Willis

Chapter 28 Attending major incidents in paramedic practice
Gail Rowntree

Answers to activities

Index