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PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE PREHOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL
Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional
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By
Jeffrey Guy, MD,FACS, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Description
Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specific to each condition.

Contents


Part 1: Foundations


Chapter 1 Principles of Pharmacology

Chapter 2 Legal Aspects and Risk Management

Chapter 3 Drug Administration: Safety and Procedures

Chapter 4 Medication Math

Chapter 5 Intravenous Fluids and Administration



Part 2: Problem-Oriented Pharmacology


Chapter 6 Acute Coronary Syndromes

Chapter 7 Analgesia and Sedation

Chapter 8 Anaphylaxis

Chapter 9 Cardiac Arrhythmias

Chapter 10 Congestive Heart Failure

Chapter 11 Endocrine Emergencies

Chapter 12 Hypertensive Emergencies

Chapter 13 Poisonings, Overdoses, and Intoxications

Chapter 14 Respiratory Emergencies

Chapter 15 Seizures

Chapter 16 Shock

Chapter 17 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury



Part 3: Special Considerations and Procedures


Chapter 18 Critical Care Transport

Chapter 19 Specific Considerations: Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Renal Failure

Chapter 20 Pharmacology-Assisted Intubation



Appendices


A. Medications, Classifications, and Body Systems Affected

B. Compilation of Drug Profiles

C. Commonly Prescribed and Over-the-Counter Medications

D. Herbal Drugs

E. Answers to Chapter Review Questions

Glossary

Index

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 480 pages, publication date: APR-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03590-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-03590-6
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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