The system elements of paramedic practice are interconnected and complex. These elements can include the patient, the paramedic and their colleagues, the environment, the equipment, the tasks, and the processes and procedures of the organisation. Considering the socio-technical realities of care that paramedics provide are so complex, how can you best meet these challenges to support safe and effective practice as a clinician? 
Written as an introduction to the discipline of human factors, the authors highlight key principles and theories and relate these to aspects of paramedic practice. Containing practical prehospital examples, this resource provides a firm understanding of systems thinking and design, enabling you to look for instances where the principles of human factors might be applied in your own practice. Accompanied by 40 full-colour images, chapters cover key topics including: 'Human error' Systems thinking Human-centred design Interaction with the patient Well-being of the paramedic Safety culture Non-technical skills of individuals and teams. 
Whether you are a pre-hospital care professional who is involved in education, learning from events, procurement, or influencing safety culture, you will benefit from the tools and techniques provided throughout.

Human Factors in Paramedic Practice

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Law and Ethics for Paramedics: An Essential Guide

JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022

AACE

JRCALC

As the demand for primary healthcare in the UK increases, a growing number of paramedics are taking on roles within general practice. 
Written and edited by over 20 clinicians in the field of primary care, this is a core text exploring the scope of the paramedic role and its fundamentals within the world of primary care. This resource provides a clinical reference for paramedics already practising within this area, whilst also equipping prospective paramedics with the required theoretical underpinning and context necessary to build meaningful knowledge and understanding in this field. 
Alongside a comprehensive range of topics related to primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management of a number of different presentations, it also covers aspects of consultation techniques, decision-making and professional issues. Clinical chapters are concluded with case studies to help put theory into the context of the primary care setting and consolidate learning. 
Moving into a new area of practice can be daunting, but with your years of clinical experience as a paramedic and this manual at your side, you will have the knowledge to approach any patient consultation in primary care.

Primary Care for Paramedics

Ambulance Care Clinical Skills

Pilbery, Richard

Lethbridge, Kris

The Clinical Practice Guidelines are the essential resource for ambulance clinicians. The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee and the National Ambulance Service Medical Directors welcome the publication of the 2016 edition, which comprises of 128 guidelines. Key updates for 2016 include: - An extensive revision of Section 2: Resuscitation, based on the 2015 Resuscitation Council UK guidance - A completely new guideline on the management of end of life care in the pre-hospital setting - Expanded recommendations on caring for people with - mental health illnesses, including how to operate within the Mental Capacity Act - Revised recommendations on the treatment of head trauma, with specific reference to traumatic brain injury - Updated guidance on childhood convulsions The 2016 guidelines are available in Reference Edition format, Pocket Book format and as an app: iCPG.

UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines 2016

Ambulance Care Practice

First Responder Care Essentials

The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines are the essential resource for paramedics. The 2019 edition of the book has been brought up to date with the latest evidence and developments in clinical practice. JRCALC combines expert advice with practical guidance to help paramedics in their challenging roles with the overall objective of improving patient care. Key updates are: *Resuscitation and cardiac arrest. The pathophysiology of cardiac arrest, checklist use and pulseless electrical activity is discussed extensively within the context of every day out of hospital practice. A new guideline on tracheostomy and laryngectomy is included, alongside clinical skills photographs. *Consent and patient confidentiality. The guideline is brought up to date with the Data Protection Act 2018 following the General Data Protection Regulations. *Mental health presentation: crisis, distress and disordered behaviour. A reviewed guideline supports the clinician with practical help on the assessment and management of different mental health illnesses. *Major, complex and high risk Incidents. A revision by the National Ambulance Resilience Unit covers poisons, rail incidents and police incapacitants. *New medicines are included: Activated charcoal, duodote and morphine sulfate for end of life care. *Other reviews and updates include: head injury, hyperventilation syndrome, stroke, respiratory illness in children and acute coronary syndrome.

JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2019

Health, Fitness & Dieting

This second edition of Ambulance Care Essentials offers a complete guide to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work as a support worker or similar within the ambulance service. Covering fundamental elements of the role, the book 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 across the lifecourse.\nKey features include: 
*Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for range of practical skills and procedures including how to handle different types of trauma and cardiac arrest 
*Detailed anatomical diagrams to provide the reader with the necessary context to carry out the practical elements of their job more effectively 
*Evidence-based throughout and up-to-date with the latest guidance, policy and research 
*Specific chapters on each area of patient assessment and how to manage this effectively 
*Chapters dedicated to various patient populations such as obstetrics, paediatrics and older people 
*In-depth chapter on supporting senior clinicians and how best to assist the paramedic as a support worker\nThis second edition has been brought up to-date with the latest national guidance. The book is appropriate for a Level 3 diploma course or similar that qualifies you to work as a support worker and covers learning objectives from a range of courses offered by ambulance services. It is an essential resource for anyone wanting to prepare themselves for a role within the ambulance service as well as those hoping to become a more effective member of an emergency ambulance crew.

Ambulance Care Essentials

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