Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource that is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specificto each condition. ÍNDICE: Part 1: Foundations Chapter 1 Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 2Legal Aspects and Risk Management Chapter 3 Drug Administration: Safety and Procedures Chapter 4 Medication Math Chapter 5 Intravenous Fluids and Administration Part 2: Problem-Oriented Pharmacology Chapter 6 Acute Coronary SyndromesChapter 7 Analgesia and Sedation Chapter 8 Anaphylaxis Chapter 9 Cardiac Arrhythmias Chapter 10 Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 11 Endocrine Emergencies Chapter 12 Hypertensive Emergencies Chapter 13 Poisonings, Overdoses, and Intoxications Chapter 14 Respiratory Emergencies Chapter 15 Seizures Chapter 16 Shock Chapter 17 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Part 3: Special Considerations and Procedures Chapter 18 Critical Care Transport Chapter 19 Specific Considerations: Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Renal Failure Chapter 20 Pharmacology-Assisted Intubation Appendices A. Medications, Classifications, and Body Systems Affected B. Compilation of Drug Profiles C. Commonly Prescribed and Over-the-Counter Medications D. Common Herbal Supplements E. Answers to Chapter Review Questions Glossary Index
- ISBN: 978-0-323-08519-9
- Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 480
- Fecha Publicación: 26/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés