Ambulance Care Essentials, Second Edition

Richard Pilbery

ISBN 10: 1859598528 / ISBN 13: 9781859598528

Published by Class Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, 2019

This second edition of Ambulance Care Essentials offers a complete guide to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work as a support worker or similar within the ambulance service. Covering fundamental elements of the role, the book combines theoretical aspects of communication, legal and ethical issues and safeguarding with more practical areas such as manual handling, medical emergencies and a range of clinical skills. It includes in-depth chapters on the primary areas of patient assessment as well as covering different patient populations across the lifecourse. Key features include: Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for range of practical 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 more effectively Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research Specific chapters on each area of patient assessment and how to manage this effectively Chapters dedicated to various patient populations such as obstetrics, paediatrics and older people In-depth chapter on supporting senior clinicians and how best to assist the paramedic as a support worker This second edition has been brought up to-date with the latest national guidance. The book is appropriate for a Level 3 diploma course or similar that qualifies you to work as a support worker and 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR010455546

Synopsis:

Learn the requirements of today’s ambulance workforce with this complete guide for support workers, emergency care assistants or similar roles within the ambulance service.

Endorsed by AACE, Ambulance Care Essentials combines theoretical aspects of communication, legal and ethical issues and safeguarding with more practical areas such as manual handling, medical emergencies and a range of clinical skills. It includes in-depth chapters on the primary areas of patient assessment as well as covering different patient populations.

• Learning objectives for each chapter, mapped to a range of courses used by ambulance services to prepare their staff for the role of an ambulance support worker
• Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a range of practical skills and procedures including trauma care and cardiac arrest
• Detailed anatomical diagrams that provide necessary context to carry out the practical elements more effectively
• ​In-depth chapter on supporting senior clinicians and how best to assist the paramedic as a support worker
• Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research 
• Appropriate for Level 3 diploma or similar that qualifies to work as a support worker

Whether you’re starting out or stepping up to become a more effective member of the emergency ambulance crew, this essential resource sets the foundations to your career within the ambulance service.

About the Authors:

Richard Pilbery

Research Paramedic and Associate Lecturer

Richard Pilbery FCPara is a Research Paramedic employed by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. He is the editor of the College of Paramedic’s British Paramedic Journal and co-author of Ambulance Care Practice, Ambulance Care Essentials and First Responder Care Essentials.

Kris Lethbridge

Paramedic and Clinical Educator

Kris Lethbridge lives in the West Country and works for South Western Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST). He is a paramedic and clinical educator. Kris has a passion for all aspects of pre-hospital care, with a particular focus on acute medical and resuscitation care.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ambulance Care Essentials, Second Edition
Publisher: Class Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition