Organized into 14 chapters: the first six providing the conceptual basis for understanding specific drug groups and their applications in the field, and the remaining eight chapters covering specific emergencies for which drugs are administered. Case studies are used in these chapters to illustrate the appropriate use of drugs in the prehospital setting.
-- Includes a "Math for Medics" chapter to help students and recertifying paramedics hone the math skills needed for accurate drug calculations.
-- New photographs and updated illustrations have been added to this edition to better illustration key concepts and to give the edition a new, fresh look.
-- A new, contemporary design.
-- Learning objectives are provided for each chapter.
-- Key terms are interspersed throughout the text.
-- Detailed drug profiles for common prehospital drugs have been updated to reflect current industry standards and the new AHA 2000 guidelines.
-- Step-by-step, clearly illustrated drug administration techniques accompany applicable text descriptions of procedures.