Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned author Kate Curtis, this esteemed emergency care textbook is a trusted resource for nursing and paramedicine students, as well as clinicians in Australia and New Zealand.

About the Book

Now in its fourth edition, Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the spectrum of emergency and trauma care. This esteemed textbook spans both prehospital and hospital care, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of the patient journey and preparing them for their role in a multidisciplinary team.

Comprehensive Coverage

• Assessment, triage, and management of trauma
• Physiology of emergency care
• Recognition and management of specific body system emergencies
• Fundamentals of emergency care, including quality and safety, ethics, leadership, research, and patient education

This fully revised edition reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of emergency and trauma care, making it an ideal resource for:

• Students of nursing and paramedicine
• Prehospital care providers
• Rural, remote, and urban emergency and trauma care nurses
• Disaster management clinicians

Endorsements and Features

This book is endorsed by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia and written by internationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and leaders in emergency care. It includes:

• Latest evidence-based research and practice across the emergency care continuum
• Case studies to consolidate knowledge and apply theory to practice
• Practice tips highlighting cultural considerations and communication issues
• Alignment with NSQHSS 2e, NMBA, and PBA Standards
• Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics 4e

Instructor and Student Resources

A range of resources is available to support instructors and students, including:

• Image collection
• PowerPoint slides
• Case study questions and answers
• Additional case studies with answers and rationales
• Additional paramedic case studies with answers and rationales
• Paramedic test bank
• Videos

With its comprehensive coverage, expert authorship, and wealth of supporting resources, Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in emergency and trauma care.