Pharmacology Applications: . - Softcover

American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284098443 ISBN 13: 9781284098440

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2015

Synopsis

Pharmacologic intervention is a cornerstone of paramedic treatment. Pharmacology Applications, Revised First Edition covers the relevant issues of pharmacology as they relate to the field practice of the paramedic. The text gives students a comprehensive understanding of the indications, contraindications, and side effects of medications, as well as insight into the pathophysiology and etiology of conditions requiring rapid pharmacologic intervention. In addition, progressive case studies are found in each chapter. The cases follow patients from dispatch through delivery to the emergency department and cover every aspect of assessment and treatment. Paramedic: Pharmacology Applications Companion Website is designed to provide the foundation in pharmacology that paramedics need in order to succeed both in the classroom and in the field. This site is your online resource for paramedic pharmacology. © 2016 | 548 pages

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With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (aaos.org or orthoinfo.org), is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality of musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues.More than one in four Americans have bone or joint health problems, making them the greatest cause of lost work days in the U.S. When orthopaedic surgeons restore mobility and reduce pain, they help people get back to work and to independent, productive lives. Orthopaedic surgeons keep this “Nation in Motion.” To learn more about A Nation in Motion campaign, or to read hundreds of patient stories or to submit your own story, visit ANationInMotion.org.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284098443
• ISBN 13: 9781284098440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 548