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The 5th Edition of this popular resource presents often complex information is an way that's easy to understand and easy to follow, emphasizing the relevance of the drug information to your work as a paramedic as well as the calculations required to safely administer the correct drug dosages. Access more online. Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to access a wealth of resources online at DavisPlus. You'll find your Davis Digital Version, your complete text online, study questions, and fifteen animated learning modules that show you how drugs work.
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"This book is VERY helpful! I found that it breaks the math down and makes it very simple and easy to follow! I recommend this book to anyone going through Paramedic School!" - Kimberly Wright, review of a previous edition
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Höhe: 274 mm
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Dicke: 18 mm
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978-0-8036-4364-2 (9780803643642)
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Education Consultant/Associate, Center for Emergency Medical Services Education (CEMSE) Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies; Formerly: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/EMS, Broward College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Formerly: Directly or EMS Education, University of Alabama School of Medicine/Huntsville Campus, Huntsville, Alabama
1. Introduction to Pharmacology
2. Professionalism
3. The Basics of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4. Autonomic Pharmacology
5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy
6. Blood and Blood Product Administration
7. Drug-Dosage Calculations
8. Drug Administration
9. Drug Classifications
10. Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Emergencies
11. Drugs Used to Treat Cardiovascular Emergencies
12. Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
13. Drugs Used to Treat Metabolic Emergencies
14. Drugs Used to Treat Neurological Emergencies
15. Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Emergencies
16. Drugs Used to Treat Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
17. Drugs used to Treat Toxicological Emergencies
18. Drugs Used to Treat Behavioral Emergencies
19. Drugs Used for Pain Management and Sedation
Appendices
A. Drugs (Generic and Trade Names) and Their Therapeutic Classifications
B. Pediatric Normal Values, Dosages, and Infusion Rates
C. Herbal Remedies
D. Street Drugs
E. Commonly Used Appreviations and Symbols
Glossary
Drug Index
General Index
