Full Description
Paramedic-specific pharmacology updated to include primary care and palliative practice
As paramedic roles expand into primary care and end-of-life settings, pharmacological knowledge must keep pace. Now in its Second Edition, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics delivers profession-specific coverage of pharmacology and medicine optimisation. Written by a team of experienced academics and registered paramedics, this edition has been comprehensively revised to align with the latest evidence-based guidelines and contemporary practice developments.
Now expanded to 20 chapters, high-quality colour illustrations and a student-centred style ensure clarity and practical application across all topics.
Readers will find:
Three new chapters addressing end-of-life medications, pharmacology in primary care, and emergency medications to reflect expanded paramedic roles
Practice exercises and interactive activities embedded throughout each chapter to reinforce pharmacological concepts and support clinical reasoning development
Case studies and clinical flags that connect pharmacological principles directly to real-world paramedic decision-making scenarios in diverse care settings
Accessible educational design supporting visual learners and facilitating rapid comprehension of complex pharmacological mechanisms
Designed for pre-registration student paramedics and newly qualified practitioners, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides the profession-specific pharmacological knowledge required for safe medication practice. It also serves as a reliable reference for NHS ambulance trusts seeking to support evidence-based clinical standards across their workforce.
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction to pharmacology
Chapter 2 How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides
Chapter 3 Legal and ethical issues
Chapter 4 Medicines management and the role of the healthcare provider
Chapter 5 Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Chapter 6 Drug formulations
Chapter 7 Adverse drug reaction
Chapter 8 Analgesics
Chapter 9 Antibacterials
Chapter 10 Medications used in the cardiovascular system
Chapter 11 Medications and the renal system
Chapter 12 Medications and diabetes mellitus
Chapter 13 Medications and the respiratory system
Chapter 14 Medications and the gastrointestinal system
Chapter 15 Medications used in cancer
Chapter 16 Medications and the nervous system
Chapter 17 Medications used in mental health
Chapter 18 Immunisations
Chapter 19 Pharmacology in primary care
Chapter 20 Emergency medications
Answers
Index
