This book is an absolute must for anyone with an interest in first aid or who is considering ambulance work. It contains a comprehensive guide to immediate first aid. It is considered the bible among those who practice first aid. Of course a basic first aid course with a qualified instructor is a must for everyone, this book will provide you with a good reference guide.
At last, the Paramedic Bible in English. Well done. Also much improved graphics pics etc. An excellent / essential resource for anyone working in pre hospital. Going from basics to advanced procedures packed with useful information. Easy to read offering excellent information on some advanced procedures. Well recommended.
Although I enjoyed around half of the entries and found them entertaining and often very touching, this book should come with a warning.... for all NHS staff who work outside of the ambulance service! While the author acknowledges that his comments are not meant to tar all NHS employees with the same brush, and definitely the shortages of staff put pressure on all, there are several occasions where...
I needed a comprehensive book which would explain the basics for my first time in the ICU (I am a medicine student) and that would be easy to carry around in my coat pocket. This is it. I love it.
This new book by an experienced ex A&E Nurse who is now the lead academic on the Paramedic programme at Greenwich University has drawn together an excellent mix of Nurses and Paramedic Tutors to give a basic foundation on the Psycho-Social aspects often missed by the traditional IHCD programmes. This book is a great introduction to the basics of communications, ethisc, law, socialogy and psychology...
i found the book an invaluable platform to launch the interest of a large group of military medics. a small handful of guys have ordered this book as its a well structured study guide which is relatively simple to understand. If you want more indepth study books then there are a few better ones out there, i also own the US military PHTLS book but preferred this as a stepping stone in preparation for...
I bought this book a week ago and my confidence in diagnosis has increased ten fold. Not only can you pick the symptom you think is most relavent and look up what could be causing it, you also get a list of conditions with associated features, and how the condition is confirmed.
In real terms when on for example A&E, you get a patient with difuse hair loss (I had no idea where to start...
This book is an absolute must for anyone with an interest in first aid or who is considering ambulance work. It contains a comprehensive guide to immediate first aid. It is considered the bible among those who practice first aid. Of course a basic first aid course with a qualified instructor is a must for everyone, this book will provide you with a good reference guide.
