Mosby's Paramedic TextbookThis new edition provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. It explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care & emergency care of acutely ill & traumatically injured patients. |
Contents
Anatomy and Physiology | 127 |
Pharmacology | 275 |
Airway | 383 |
Patient Assessment | 471 |
Cardiovascular | 569 |
Medical | 719 |
Shock and Resuscitation | 1051 |
Trauma | 1075 |
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Mosby's Paramedic Textbook Mick J. Sanders,Kim McKenna,Lawrence M. Lewis,Gary Quick No preview available - 2014 |
Common terms and phrases
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