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Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics 2nd edition

Paperback by Peate, Ian (University of Hertfordshire, UK); Evans, Suzanne (University of Newcastle, Australia); Clegg, Lisa (Charles Sturt University, Australia)

Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics

£39.95

ISBN:
9781394391240
Publication Date:
21 Dec 2026
Edition/language:
2nd edition / English
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pages:
400 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Not yet available: due Dec-2026
Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics

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 xi Preface xvi Acknowledgements xviii Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations xix Chapter 1 Introduction to pharmacology 1 Suzanne Evans Chapter 2 How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 16 Jennifer Dod and Nigel Conway Chapter 3 Legal and ethical issues 33 Claire Leader, Emma Senior, Deborah Flynn, and Paul Younger Chapter 4 Medicines management and the role of the paramedic 48 Daniel Monk, Paul Younger, and Annette Hand Chapter 5 Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 63 Ian Peate Chapter 6 Drug formulations 81 Sarah Dineen-Griffin and Kristin Xenos Chapter 7 Adverse drug reactions 99 Matt Dixon Chapter 8 Analgesics and anaesthetics 114 Tom Mallinson and Fenella Corrick Chapter 9 Antibacterials 138 Deborah Flynn, Eleanor Brown, Elliot Tyler, and Dawn Ball Chapter 10 Medications used in the cardiovascular system 165 Lisa Clegg Chapter 11 Medications used in the renal system 179 Anthony Kitchener Chapter 12 Medications and diabetes mellitus 202 Hayley Croft and Olivia Thornton Chapter 13 Medications used in the respiratory system 220 Lisa Clegg Chapter 14 Medications used in the gastrointestinal system 237 David Brent Chapter 15 Medication and the nervous system 256 Suzanne Evans Chapter 16 Medications used in mental health 273 James A. Woollacott Chapter 17 Palliative and end-of-life care 293 Jennifer J. Schneider and Susan M. Newton Chapter 18 Immunisations 308 Michael Fanner Chapter 19 Pharmacology in primary care 328 Daniel Weller and Lisa Clegg Chapter 20 Emergency medications 343 Cole S. Tideswell Answers 360 Index 363

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