JRCALC 2016 and Supplement
JRCALC 2016 and Supplement

Author: Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-20

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 9781859596623

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This 2017 supplement to the JRCALC guidelines provides an update on best practice in healthcare for out of hospital clinicians. It is produced in addition to the UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines 2016 and is an interim publication in advance of the JRCALC Clinical Practice Guidelines 2018. The Update Analysis for the 2017 Supplementary Guidelines is available to download here. Key topics covered include: Maternity. These extensive, new, evidence-based guidelines include algorithms for the management of eclampsia, cord prolapse, post-partum haemorrhage, breech birth and shoulder dystocia. Photographs illustrating clinical skills are also presented. Sepsis. A completely new JRCALC guideline on the suspicion of sepsis, pathophysiology and use of the NEWS score. At risk groups in particular are covered: children, pregnant women and neutropenic patients. Trauma. Guidelines on limb, pelvic and thoracic trauma and spinal injury are brought up to date with NICE. Safeguarding adults and children, with discussion of sexual assault, domestic abuse and Prevent. Falls in older adults, with discussion on risk factors, psychology, assessment, management and referral. Pain management, covering chronic pain, balanced analgesia and dementia. Updated drug guidelines are also included in this supplement: 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Diazepam, Entonox, Hydrocortisone, Intravascular Fluid Therapy, Misoprostol, Oxygen, Paracetamol and Tranexamic Acid.

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.

JRCALC 2016 and Supplement EBook
JRCALC 2016 and Supplement EBook

Author: Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 803

ISBN-13: 9781859596630

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This 2017 supplement to the JRCALC guidelines provides an update on best practice in healthcare for out of hospital clinicians. It is produced in addition to the UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines 2016 and is an interim publication in advance of the JRCALC Clinical Practice Guidelines 2018.

Emergency Care in the Streets
Emergency Care in the Streets

Author: British British Paramed

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2016-08-09

Total Pages: 1578

ISBN-13: 9781284294231

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The United Kingdom (UK) edition of Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Revised Seventh Edition builds on the pedigree of the previous UK and United States editions of this seminal paramedic textbook. Not only is the UK Revised Seventh Edition directly relevant to UK practice, but now it is fully referenced and in line with the new 20163 UK Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Guidelines. With an authorship drawn from all aspects of emergency and unscheduled care, from academics to practising practitioners, the writing team have ensured that the textbook is directly relevant to current UK clinical paramedic practices. Up-to-Date Content The UK Revised Seventh Edition is the only paramedic textbook to reference the new 20163 UK Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Guidelines. In addition, the latest advanced life support and other evidence-based guidelines have been included to ensure that evidence-based practice is advocated. Relevance to Clinical Practice Each chapter features a clinical case study to relate the chapter content to real-world application, thus enabling students and paramedics alike to bridge the theory-practice gap. Accessible Language Since the first edition, Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets has been known for its clear, accessible language that provides the most effective and engaging learning experience for students. The UK Revised Seventh Edition continues Dr. Caroline's legacy with world-class medical content written in a manner that is relevant to today's practice of paramedicine.

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.

JRCALC Clinical Practice Supplementary Guidelines 2017
JRCALC Clinical Practice Supplementary Guidelines 2017

Author: Aace

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-19

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781859596548

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This 2017 supplement to the JRCALC guidelines provides an update on best practice in healthcare for out of hospital clinicians. It is produced in addition to the UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines 2016 and is an interim publication in advance of the JRCALC Clinical Practice Guidelines 2018. Key topics covered include: Maternity. These extensive, new, evidence-based guidelines include algorithms for the management of eclampsia, cord prolapse, post-partum haemorrhage, breech birth and shoulder dystocia. Photographs illustrating clinical skills are also presented. Sepsis. A completely new JRCALC guideline on the suspicion of sepsis, pathophysiology and use of the NEWS score. At risk groups in particular are covered: children, pregnant women and neutropenic patients. Trauma. Guidelines on limb, pelvic and thoracic trauma and spinal injury are brought up to date with NICE. Safeguarding adults and children, with discussion of sexual assault, domestic abuse and Prevent. Falls in older adults, with discussion on risk factors, psychology, assessment, management and referral. Pain management, covering chronic pain, balanced analgesia and dementia. Updated drug guidelines are also included in this supplement: 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Diazepam, Entonox, Hydrocortisone, Intravascular Fluid Therapy, Misoprostol, Oxygen, Paracetamol and Tranexamic Acid.