Ambulance Care Essentials 2nd edition

Learn the requirements of today’s ambulance workforce with this complete guide for support workers, emergency care assistants or similar roles within the ambulance service. Endorsed by AACE, Ambulance Care Essentials combines theoretical aspects of communication, legal and ethical issues and safeguarding with more practical areas such as manual handling, medical emergencies and a range of clinical skills. It includes in-depth chapters on the primary areas of patient assessment as well as covering different patient populations. Learning objectives for each chapter, mapped to a range of courses used by ambulance services to prepare their staff for the role of an ambulance support worker Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a range of practical skills and procedures including trauma care and cardiac arrest Detailed anatomical diagrams that provide necessary context to carry out the practical elements more effectively ​In-depth chapter on supporting senior clinicians and how best to assist the paramedic as a support worker Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research Appropriate for Level 3 diploma or similar that qualifies to work as a support worker Whether you’re starting out or stepping up to become a more effective member of the emergency ambulance crew, this essential resource sets the foundations to your career within the ambulance service. Used condition