Cases in Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, 2e

This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval. The book is ideal study aid for PHRM/PHEM training and examinations and is designed for all members of the multidisciplinary PHRM team. INDICE: Section A - Pre-hospital theme Section B - Retrieval theme Section C - Special circumstances and service development Section D - Paediatric and neonatal retrieval Appendices Appendix 1: Procedures Appendix 2: Equipment Appendix 3: Personal protective equipment (PPE) Appendix 4: Transfer and retrieval checklist Appendix 5: Mental health checklist Appendix 6: Sample documentation and case cards Appendix 7: Paediatric and neonatal key information Appendix 8: Major incident

• ISBN: 978-0-7295-4362-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Fecha Publicación: 11/12/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés