Paramedic Science - Valparaiso

This book explains the most common non-orthopedic maladies seen in the active population. Each chapter covers a specific body part or system. Also discussed are preventative measures to avoid developing these conditions.

This book is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals.

This book explores a range of contemporary relevant topics fundamental to professional practice. Each chapter includes examples, practical exercises and clinical scenarios, helping the reader relate theory to practice and develop critical thinking skills.

This book is perfect for those entering or needing a refresher in respiratory nursing care. Respiratory care is a demanding and complex area of nursing practice, because adequate respiratory functioning is essential to life. This book covers respiratory assessment techniques, diagnostic testing, airway maintenance, oxygen delivery, chest drainage, suctioning, ventilatory support, care of the patient receiving ECMO, ETCO2 monitoring, and preoperative and postoperative care for patients after a thoracotomy or a lung transplant.

This book teaches you all the basics on wound care and the fundamental skills and science you need, in easy-to-remember ways, including: skin anatomy and physiology in easy-to-follow terms, basic wound care assessment, procedures, monitoring, and long-term care, the stages of wound healing, and wound and skin assessment tools.