Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures [Other digital carrier]

Introduction Foreword
1. Airway management Definition of airway
management Concept of a stepwise approach Basic anatomy of the airway Basic
airway management manoeuvres Basic airway adjuncts Advanced airway adjuncts
and cricothyroidotomy Key points References and Further reading
2. Assisted
ventilation Definition of assisted ventilation Indications for assisted
ventilation The literature and complications associated with assisted
ventilation Equipment and procedures for assisted ventilation Key points
References and Further reading
3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic
life support Definitions The chain of survival Adult basic life support Basic
life support in pregnancy Mechanical chest compression devices The recovery
position Paediatric basic life support Newborn life support Foreign body
airway obstruction (choking) Key point References and Further reading
4.
Defibrillation Definition of defibrillation The literature behind
defibrillation Procedure for defibrillation Definition of transcutaneous
cardiac pacing (TCP) Terminology used in transcutaneous cardiac pacing
Indications for use of transcutaneous pacing The literature behind
transcutaneous cardiac pacing Equipment Key points References and Further
reading
5. Cardiovascular observations and examination techniques The
assessment of pulses Capillary refill time measurement Blood pressure
measurement The electrocardiogram Cardiac auscultation Temperature
measurement Key points References and Further reading
6. Respiratory
observations and examination techniques Indications for respiratory
assessment Respiratory rate Respiratory depth assessment Chest and
respiratory inspection Chest compliance Respiratory pattern/rhythm assessment
Oxygen saturations/pulse oximetry Peak flow measurement Chest percussion
Tactile vocal fremitus Chest auscultation Vocal resonance Key points
References and Further reading
7. Neurological observations and examination
techniques Definitions Level of consciousness assessment Pupillary assessment
Assessing motor function Assessment of reflexes Assessment of movement and
power Assessment of co-ordination Assessment of abnormal movements Sensory
function assessment FAST Vital signs Blood glucose testing Key points
References and Further reading
8. History taking and communication
Definitions Key communication skills Communication models The
practitioner-patient relationship A standardised history framework
Questioning techniques Consent Key points References and Further reading
9.
Documentation and record keeping Definitions Why keep healthcare records?
What constitutes good medical records? Models of record keeping Abbreviations
Key documents in record keeping and documentation The Caldicott Guardian
Electronic patient records Key points References and Further reading
10. Drug
administration Definitions Legislation related to paramedic administration of
drugs Drug formulations Drug documentation Storage of drugs Routes of
administration Key points References and Further reading
11. Medical gases
Definition and indications for the use of Entonox Advantages of Entonox
Contraindications to the use of Entonox Equipment Principles of
administration of Entonox Procedure for administering Entonox Troubleshooting
Definition of oxygen therapy Indications for use Cautions and
contraindications to the use of oxygen Equipment Procedure for administering
oxygen Use of cylinders and cylinder safety Key points References and Further
reading
12. Infection control Definitions Indications for infection control
Hand hygiene Personal protective equipment Key points References and Further
reading
13. Vascular access devices Definition of a vascular access device
Anatomy of veins Peripheral cannulas Indications for peripheral cannulation
Selection of device for peripheral cannulation Selection of vein Techniques
of venodilatation Complications of peripheral venous cannulation Procedure
for peripheral venous cannulation Intraosseous infusion Anatomy of bones
Indications for intraosseous access Contraindications to intraosseous access
Equipment for intraosseous access Complications of intraosseous access
Location sites for intraosseous access Procedures for intraosseous access Key
points References and Further reading
14. Needle thoracocentesis Definitions
The literature surrounding needle thoracocentesis Equipment required
Indications for use Contraindications of use Potential problems of use
Procedures Key points References and Further reading
15. Pain assessment and
management Definitions Acute pain v chronic pain Assessing pain Assessing
pain in cognitively impaired patients Overview of pain management techniques
Key points References and Further reading
16. Fracture and soft tissue injury
management Definitions: What are fractures, sprains, strains and
dislocations? General principles of musculoskeletal injury management
Principles of splinting Slings and support bandages Box splints Vacuum
splints Neighbour strapping Traction splints SAM splints Pelvic fractures Key
points References and Further reading
17. Spinal management Relevant gross
anatomy Evidence on how to immobilise the spine Hazards and complications
associated with spinal immobilisation Indications for spinal immobilisation
Equipment and procedures Key points References and Further reading
18.
Assessment and management of wounds and burns Definitions Classification of
wounds Wound healing Principles of wound management The use of tourniquets
and haemostatic dressings Burns assessment Burn management principles Key
points References and Further reading
19. Moving and handling procedures
Definitions Why is moving and handling important? Key legislation Manual
handling and no lift policies Risk assessment in moving and handling
Biomechanical principles Principles of manual handling Additional principles
Lifting aids Key points References and Further reading Index

Pete Gregory is a Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Practice at Coventry University. He represents Coventry University at the Higher Education Ambulance Development Group and is research active with Coventry University's Applied Research Group in Prehospital, Emergency and Cardiovascular Care. Ian Mursell is Lecturer-Practitioner in Paramedic Practice with Coventry University and an Emergency Care Practitioner Clinical Facilitator with West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.