Mastering Prehospital Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

In the rapidly evolving field of prehospital emergency medicine, staying up-to-date with the latest knowledge and best practices is crucial. The revised second edition of ABC of Prehospital Emergency Medicine, edited by Tim Nutbeam, provides a comprehensive and evidence-based guide for prehospital practitioners, covering operational, clinical, and system considerations.

A Comprehensive Introduction to Prehospital Emergency Medicine

This comprehensive guide includes a thorough introduction to prehospital emergency medicine, covering essential topics such as:

• Activation and deployment: understanding the importance of timely response and effective deployment strategies
• Personal protective equipment: ensuring the safety of prehospital practitioners in high-pressure situations
• Scene safety and assessment: mastering the skills to assess and manage complex emergency scenes

Expert Guidance on Clinical Assessments and Interventions

The book provides in-depth guidance on conducting primary surveys, airway, breathing, and circulation assessments, as well as practical discussions on:

• Prehospital anesthesia, analgesia, sedation, monitoring, and ultrasound: understanding the latest approaches and techniques
• Management of medical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies: Stay ahead of the curve with evidence-based best practices

Caring for Special Patient Groups and Managing Complex Incidents

Additionally, the book covers essential topics such as:

• Caring for special groups, including the elderly, obstetric, pediatric, and bariatric patients: understanding the unique challenges and considerations
• Mass casualty and chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear incidents: mastering the skills to respond to complex and high-stakes incidents

ABC of Prehospital Emergency Medicine is an essential resource for paramedics, doctors, nurses, and other prehospital practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this critical field. Whether you’re undertaking subspecialty PHEM training, studying for postgraduate prehospital degree modules, or preparing for PHEM exams, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable companion.

Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: May 12, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781119698326, 9781119698340