JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2019
JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2019

Author: Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2019-08-05

Total Pages: 776

ISBN-13: 1859597955

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The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines are the essential resource for paramedics. The 2019 edition of the book has been brought up to date with the latest evidence and developments in clinical practice. JRCALC combines expert advice with practical guidance to help paramedics in their challenging roles with the overall objective of improving patient care. Key updates are: •Resuscitation and cardiac arrest. The pathophysiology of cardiac arrest, checklist use and pulseless electrical activity is discussed extensively within the context of every day out of hospital practice. A new guideline on tracheostomy and laryngectomy is included, alongside clinical skills photographs. •Consent and patient confidentiality. The guideline is brought up to date with the Data Protection Act 2018 following the General Data Protection Regulations. •Mental health presentation: crisis, distress and disordered behaviour. A reviewed guideline supports the clinician with practical help on the assessment and management of different mental health illnesses. •Major, complex and high risk Incidents. A revision by the National Ambulance Resilience Unit covers poisons, rail incidents and police incapacitants. •New medicines are included: Activated charcoal, duodote and morphine sulfate for end of life care. •Other reviews and updates include: head injury, hyperventilation syndrome, stroke, respiratory illness in children and acute coronary syndrome.

Emergency Birth in the Community
Emergency Birth in the Community

Author: Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1859596827

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Emergency Birth in the Community is the essential resource for all healthcare professionals who come into contact with emergency deliveries in the community setting, including midwives and GPs. The book has been specifically adapted from the official JRCALC Guidelines, which covers the established standard for prehospital care.

JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022
JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022

Author: Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2022-11-07

Total Pages: 699

ISBN-13: 1801610509

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Combining expert advice with practical guidance, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee Clinical Guidelines are the essential resource for paramedics. The guidelines are written specifically for the ambulance paramedic role, providing a comprehensive overview of the principle areas they may encounter, and supporting them in providing excellent patient care. This 2022 edition has been updated with the latest evidence and developments in clinical practice. Key reviews have taken place on guidelines within the Resuscitation and Special Situations sections, as well as updates to Maternity guidelines such as Care of the Newborn and Newborn Life Support. Medicine guidelines have been removed, but are available on the iCPG and JRCALC Plus apps, where they are regularly updated to ensure that the most up-to-date guidance is available to clinicians. The JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022 now contains crucial guidance on topics, including: Acute Behavioural Disturbance Alcohol use-disorders Low Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) Patients with Communication Difficulties Steroid-Dependent patients Vascular Emergencies. Medicine information and updates to guidelines are published on the JRCALC apps, iCPG and JRCALC Plus, as required. The JRCALC apps contain the complete and most current information.

Assessment Skills For Paramedics
Assessment Skills For Paramedics

Author: Blaber, Amanda

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 0335241999

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A concise and accessible text designed for paramedics and student paramedics looking for a quick reference guide to key assessment skills

First Responder Care Essentials
First Responder Care Essentials

Author: Richard Pilbery

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2016-09-12

Total Pages: 551

ISBN-13: 1859596096

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First Responder Care Essentials is the ideal resource for Community First Responders. Grounded in practice and covering the full remit of the CFR role, the book takes you through the skills that you need when working with patients. Topics range from communication skills to manual handling, trauma care and cardiac arrest.

Ambulance Care Practice
Ambulance Care Practice

Author: Richard Pilbery

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 1130

ISBN-13: 1859598552

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Brought up-to-date with the latest guidance, research and policy, this second edition of Ambulance Care Practice is an essential guide for paramedic students, trainee associate ambulance practitioners, those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care and other ambulance clinicians. It provides a complete overview of the key skills, knowledge and understanding required to work at ambulance associate practitioner level or similar within the ambulance service, covering theoretical aspects and practical application, as well as a range of different clinical procedures and patient populations. Key features include: •Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for range of essential clinical skills and procedures including how to handle different types of trauma and cardiac arrest •Detailed anatomical diagrams to provide the reader with the necessary context to carry out the practical elements of their job •Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research •Specific chapters on each area of patient assessment and specific patient populations and how to manage these effectively •Chapters relevant to associate practitioner level including drug administration, mental health and end of life care as well as an in-depth chapter on assisting the paramedic. ∙ In line with the National Education Network for Ambulance Services standards The book covers learning objectives from a range of courses offered by ambulance services. It is an essential resource for anyone wanting to prepare themselves for a role within the ambulance service as well as those hoping to become a more effective member of an emergency ambulance crew.

Clinical ECGs in Paramedic Practice
Clinical ECGs in Paramedic Practice

Author: Charles L. Till

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1859598706

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A concise and easy-to-use guide to ECG interpretation, this book takes the complex subject of cardiac electrophysiology and presents it in a clear, full-colour format designed specifically for paramedics and those working in the out of hospital environment. Presented as independently accessible sections, the reader is taken from the basics of cardiac anatomy, physiology and fundamental ECG principles, through to arrhythmia recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation. The inclusion of information on clinical signs and symptoms, underlying causes and differentials, and management decisions for each presentation places the reader’s ECG learning clearly in the context of their wider clinical knowledge and experience. Practice ECGs and case-based scenarios enable the reader to consolidate their learning and understanding. Applying ECG interpretation to paramedic practice and clinical presentations, this book is an essential learning resource for both students who are new to the subject as well as prehospital professionals hoping to expand and consolidate their knowledge. Key features include: Over 100 practice ECGs, including 25 case-based scenarios A new ECG Interpretation Tool that includes clinical considerations Full colour and easy-to-understand format Evidence-based and in line with current UK guidelines Specifically written for paramedics, student paramedics, ambulance staff and others working in the out of hospital setting

Paramedic Pocket Guide (United Kingdom Edition)
Paramedic Pocket Guide (United Kingdom Edition)

Author: Mike McEvoy

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2019-03-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781284175158

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The Paramedic Pocket Guide, an all new pocket reference in emergency and critical care, is an essential resource for paramedics, nurses, and doctors. The Paramedic Pocket Guide consolidates critical information found in desk references into a convenient 3" x 5" pocket-size format that is handy enough to take with you anywhere. The Eighth Edition features: - Aligns with the JRCALC Guidelines - Information on poisons and emergency medications - ECG rhythm strips - Pediatric medications - Straightforward medical emergency treatments

Human Factors in Paramedic Practice
Human Factors in Paramedic Practice

Author: Gary Rutherford

Publisher: Class Professional Publishing

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 185959865X

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Human factors is a scientific discipline which examines the interactions between components of a system, whilst aspiring to improve system performance and human well-being. Paramedics are often the first on scene in emergency and urgent situations, and the quality of care that patients receive is dependent on the performance of the paramedic, often working alone or as part of a small team and frequently in challenging environments. This book is an accessible and informative guide to the concepts of human factors and ergonomics in the field of paramedic practice. It shows how an understanding and application of these principles can improve paramedic performance and well-being, and ultimately patient care. The system components of paramedic practice consist of the patient, the environment, the equipment, the paramedic and their team, the organisation they work in and the wider culture. This book brings together a range of specialist contributors to consider each of these components in detail through chapters which explore situational awareness, human-centred design, the well-being of the paramedic, systems thinking and safety culture among other topics. It aims to provide paramedics with practical advice and the knowledge of human factors that they need to make their first contact with a patient in need as safe and effective as possible for all involved.