Fundamentals of Patient Assessment for Paramedics

An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals to develop the fundamental skills of patient assessment Fundamentals of Patient Assessment for Paramedics is a comprehensive guide to the systems assessed by paramedics in clinical practice. It aims to enhance paramedics' ability to make safe clinical decisions across a variety of conditions and patient types, using the findings from patient assessments. The text adopts a structured approach to patient assessment, detailing common conditions, their signs and symptoms, red flags, and key questions to ask. It also outlines treatment and management options in accordance with the current guidelines. Readers of Fundamentals of Patient Assessment for Paramedics will find: Insights structured around the DR CABCDE model, references to JRCALC, NICE and other appropriate clinical guidelinesTools to aid the clinical decision-making process in a range of situationsCase studies and multi-choice questions to link theory and practiceInformation on common drugs prescribed to patients and what they are prescribed for Written by a multi-disciplinary team with experience from across the profession including frontline, forensics, academia, the military, palliative care, midwifery and mental health, this book is the ideal companion for both students and qualified paramedics who want to refresh their knowledge, stay up to date with the latest developments in the field, and ensure their patient assessment skills can support safe clinical decisions in a rapidly evolving profession.