This second edition guide has been brought up to date with the latest guidance and is essential reading for trainee associate ambulance practitioners, paramedic students and those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care.

Contents:

Chapter 1: The Ambulance Service

Chapter 2: Communication

Chapter 3: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues

Chapter 4: Safeguarding

Chapter 5: Health and Safety

Chapter 6: Manual Handling

Chapter 7: Drug Administration

Chapter 8: Scene Assessment

Chapter 9: Patient Assessment

Chapter 10: Airway

Chapter 11: Breathing

Chapter 12: Circulation

Chapter 13: Disability

Chapter 14: Exposure and Environment

Chapter 15: Medical Emergencies

Chapter 16: Trauma

Chapter 17: Assisting the Paramedic

Chapter 18: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Chapter 19: Children and Infants

Chapter 20: Mental Health

Chapter 21: Learning Disabilities

Chapter 22: Older People

Chapter 23: Cardiac Arrest

Chapter 24: End of Life Care

Glossary
References
Index

Authors: Kris Lethbridge, Richard Pilbery