NEW 2nd EDITION NOW IN STOCK

This new edition of the highly successful textbook, will cover all the areas with which a paramedic will need too be familiar and is written by experts practicing in the field.

Author(s): Ian Greaves, Tim Hodgetts,
Keith Porter, Malcolm Woolard
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 704
Edition: 2nd
Published: December 2005

By Ian Greaves, MBChb, FRCP, FFAEM, FIMC, RCSEd, DMCC, DipMedEd, DTM&H, Department of Academic Emergency Medicine, Academic Centre, The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough; Visiting Professor in Emergency Medicine, University of Teesside, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, UK; Timothy J. Hodgetts, Defence Consultant Advisor, Military Clinical Director, Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine, British Army, UK; Keith Porter, Consultant Trauma Surgeon, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK; and Malcolm Woollard, MPH, MBA, DipIMC(RCSEd), PGCE, RN, SRPara, FASI, ILTM, Director, Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Research Unit and Visiting Professor in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, University of Teesside

This is a unique, comprehensive text for paramedics in the UK which has sold well in its first edition. It covers all areas of knowledge that paramedics are expected to be familiar with and the wide range of situations they will face. Each chapter is written by an expert practicing in the field. The book is designed to be as accessible as possible with important points highlighted in tinted panels, lists, tables, flow charts and mnemonics. It is highly illustrated to aid comprehension. It is widely accepted as the standard textbook for paramedic training in the UK.

Features

• The comprehensive coverage of UK paramedic practice makes this the only book with all the core information that UK paramedics need to know
• The highly structured presentation (lists, tables, important points highlighted in tinted panels, flow charts, mnemonics) assists learning and revision
• Over 350 high-quality line diagrams and photographs clearly illustrate complex procedures, relevant anatomy and give examples of equipment

• The text will be fully updated in line with changes to training for paramedics, paramedic protocols, technological developments etc
• The design and layout will be improved to make the text easier to use