Cases in Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, 2e

2. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-0-7295-4362-0
Verlag: Elsevier Australia

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM).

Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval.

The book is ideal study aid for PHRM/PHEM training and examinations and is designed for all members of the multidisciplinary PHRM team.

Essential reading for a broad range of emergency medical and non-medical personnel, the book features:

- a visually assisted format and high-level discussion
- operationally useful appendices, including human factors tools, critical clinical procedures and recommended equipment lists
- PHRM relevant clinical reviews inclusive of multitrauma, stabilisation and transfer of the physiologically unstable patient, paediatric and neonatal retrievals, major incidents and HAZMAT, environmental emergencies and physical rescue, flight physiology, advanced multi-organ support, end-of-life discussions in the field, teamwork and crew resource management, clinical governance and communication
- case study approach enhances the dynamic learning experience
- real photos and case studies bring content to life
- an eBook included in all print purchases?
- All questions extensively re-written and updated to reflect changes in PHRM over the last 10 years??
- Extensive, new case discussions including lung injury and complex ventilation strategies, advanced haemodynamic support, haemorrhage control and massive transfusion, hypothermia, tele-medicine and advanced clinical coordination.
- Includes complex and advanced PHRM interventions, including ECMO and REBOA??
- New suite of cases written specifically to cover paediatric and neonatal retrieval?
- Additional scene photos and questions

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ellis, Daniel

Hooper, Matthew

Bhanderi, Neel

Lockie, Fran

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Notfallmedizin & Unfallmedizin (inkl. Notdienste)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section A - Pre-hospital theme Section B - Retrieval theme Section C - Special circumstances and service development Section D - Paediatric and neonatal retrieval

Appendices

Appendix 1: Procedures Appendix 2: Equipment Appendix 3: Personal protective equipment (PPE) Appendix 4: Transfer and retrieval checklist Appendix 5: Mental health checklist Appendix 6: Sample documentation and case cards Appendix 7: Paediatric and neonatal key information Appendix 8: Major incident

Über Autor(innen)

Hooper, Matthew
MBBS (Adelaide), DipIMC & DRTM RCSEd, FACEM, FCICM, PGDipCU, PGDipPM Founding Director and Senior Consultant, MedSTAR Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, South Australia Director of Intensive Care - Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Senior Consultant, Intensive Care - Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Queensland Squadron Leader, Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve

Ellis, Daniel
MBBS (London), FIMC & DRTM RCSEd, FACEM, FCICM, FRCS(Eng), MRCP(UK), DMCC, GCertCU Director of Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital Co-Chair, Statewide South Australian State Trauma Service Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Physician, MedSTAR, Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, Adelaide Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Queensland

Bhanderi, Neel
MBBS BSc FACEM Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital Consultant Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Physician and Head of Unit Education & Training, South Australia Ambulance MedSTAR Retrieval Service

Lockie, Fran
MBBS, BSc (hons), MRCPCH, FRACP Senior consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM), Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), Adelaide Consultant and Acting Head of Unit MedSTAR Kids, Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, MedSTAR Emergency Medical Retrieval Service.