Class Professional Publishing September 2024 Health Catalogue
Critical Care Paramedicine
A Case-Based Approach
By David Anderson, Ben Meadley, Alexander Olaussen
Critical care paramedics regularly perform advanced life support to patients during the most stressful and time-sensitive situations. Not only do they require specialist medical knowledge in order to care for critically ill patients, but they are also often expected to think quickly and keep calm under pressure. Putting you in the centre of the action as a critical care paramedic, this book brings together a range of in-depth case studies on critical care. It first presents you with a scenario, and then delves deep into the case details in order to challenge and assess your wider understanding of the situation. KEY
FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Over 35 in-depth case studies covering Leadership, Airway, Resuscitation, Cardiac Arrest, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Toxicology
* Contributions from a range of international, specialist authors.
* Question and answer-based format to break down your learning into easily digestible sections with full-colour illustrations.
* Self-reflective questions to enable you to think critically about patient care
* Fully evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest guidance for international best practice.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: December 2024
9781801610377
Patient Safety
Emerging Applications of Safety Science
By Jordan Nicholls, Claire Cox, Helen Hughes
There are few resources and books for professionals within the patient safety sector that use case studies to model the practical application of theories of patient safety incident investigation.
Exploring these theories, this text brings together contributors from a variety of academic and healthcare professions, alongside those with lived experience, to help you understand some of the emerging theories of safety science and their practical application.
The NHS’s approach to incident reporting in investigations, the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), has given rise to new-found opportunities and freedom of investigation and incident management. This book aims to explore this emerging safety sciences by leading experts and the practical application of them in differing clinical and organisational contexts.
Written by people who work in patient safety, and with chapters on subjects such as System Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS), AcciMaps and Human Factors, this book is for everyone with an interest in how the landscape of patient safety is changing and how to apply good practice for the reduction of avoidable harm.
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
Paperback
B&W THROUGHOUT
AUD$: 108.00
248 X 171 mm
Release Date: September 2024
Paperback
197 pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
9781801610834 AUD$: 90.99
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
The MRI Practitioner's Handbook
Essential Safety and Scanning Information
By Barbara Nugent
The complexity of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and managing the many related safety concerns and interpersonal interactions makes being an MRI practitioner a rewarding but demanding occupation. The aim of this resource is to provide a workplace tool that helps MRI practitioners to keep current with best practices, assisting them in easily finding and noting essential MRI safety and operational information. This handbook also includes suggestions of the types of content to consider when developing standard operating procedures.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Customised templates for making technical notes and information: safety checklists, scanning protocols, dealing with emergencies, dealing with implants, contacts, equipment, labelling items for conditions of use, coil considerations, infection control, contrast considerations, pulse sequences, modes of operation and more.
* Space to add your own notes.
* Points to consider regarding patients: screening, positioning, heating, hearing, implants, consent, and communication
* QR codes to access scanner and contrast manufacturers’ websites
* Links to safety guidance and additional MRI resources.
* Weight and height charts
* All contained within MR Safe non-ferrous binding.
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Category: OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
240 X 160 mm
Release Date: July 2024
9781801611190
ECGs On The Go
21 Pocket-Sized Reference Cards
By Steve Poulton
These pocket-sized, easy-to -read reference cards will enable you to feel more confident in your recognition and interpretation of the common 12-lead ECG rhythms frequently seen in the prehospital setting, along with their associated signs and symptoms.
Colour-coded for accessibility, in line with current guidelines and fully evidence-based this resource is perfect as a quick reference learning tool or for refreshing your knowledge whilst on the move!
CONTENT INCLUDES:
* Supraventricular Rhythms
*Atrioventricular Blocks
*Bundle Branch Blocks
*ST-Segment Changes
*ST- Elevation Myocardial Infarction
*Ventricular Arrhythmias
Spiral bound
141 pages
AUD$: 68.99
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Cards
149 X 105 mm
21 pages
Release Date: May 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT
9781801610698
AUD$: 50.99
NEW RELEASE
Decision Making in Paramedic Practice 3/e
By Andy Collen
This updated and expanded third edition contains all the essential information to help you apply decision making to your clinical role as a healthcare professional. This new edition includes aspects of professionalism, understanding why things go wrong, clinical leadership and inclusive decision making.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
170 X 144 mm
Release Date: September 2024
9781801610148
Paperback
247 pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
AUD$: 90.99
The Social Prescribing Link Worker Model
Insights and Perspectives from Practice
Law and Ethics for Paramedics 3/e An Essential Guide
By Christiana Melam MBE
Whether you are new to social prescribing or seeking a deeper understanding of the link worker role, this book is your go-toguide for comprehending the various complexities and identities of the profession. Containing real life case studies and first-hand accounts, it acts as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, understanding and progress as the field continues to evolve.
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
210 X 148 mm
Release Date: July 2024
54 pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
9781801610001 AUD$: 49.99
By Georgette Eaton
With collaborations from 14 experienced paramedic authors, helping paramedics to tackle ethical and legal intricacies with confidence This third edition has revised ethical considerations, providing valuable insights to enhance and empower you to make sound judgements to professional standards.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
245 X 170 mm
Release Date: April 2024
9781801610131
306 pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
AUD$: 90.99
Sexual Health and Contraception
A Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care Clinicians
By Alyesha Proctor, Hettie Lean
Arm yourself with this quick-reference guide, packed with all the essential information you’ll need to know as a healthcare professional working within primary care. This practical resource empowers you to skilfully and sensitively address even the most complex of patient queries with confidence.
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
210 X 148 mm
Release Date: May 2024
Paperback
144 pages
55.99
Primary Care for Paramedics
By Georgette Eaton, Joseph Francis
Written and edited by over 20 clinicians in the field, this is a core text exploring the scope of the paramedic role and it’s fundamentals within the world of primary care. Providing a clinical reference for paramedics both already practising and prospective paramedics with the required theoretical underpinning and context necessary.
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: July 2023
9781801610322
Paperback
450 pages
AUD$: 102.00
Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice
Paramedic Case Studies
35 Prehospital Emergencies Explored and Explained
By Ursula Rolfe, David Partlow
The first guide written specifically for paramedics to support them in understanding a range of different mental health conditions. Not only does the book provide key information on recognising and managing a range of conditions, but it also includes case studies written by paramedics with first-hand experience of managing mental health calls.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
245 X 170 mm
Release Date: July 2022
9781859599242
Paperback
224 pages
AUD$: 82.99
By Richard Pilbery
A fun and informative approach to learning, this book brings together a range of case studies from within prehospital care covering various conditions and situations which you may face working in an ambulance setting. Paramedic Case Studies will guide you through a number of detailed and descriptive scenarios, putting you at the centre of the action.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: February 2022
9781859599532
Paperback
364 pages
AUD$: 90.99
Human Factors in Paramedic Practice
By Gary Rutherford
Written as an introduction to the discipline of human factors, the authors highlight key principles and theories and relate these to aspects of paramedic practice. Containing practical prehospital examples, this resource provides a firm understanding of systems thinking and design to assist you in applying it to your own practice.
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Category: SOCIAL WELFARE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: June 2022
9781801610124
Paperback
196 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Clinical ECGs in Paramedic Practice
By Charles L. Till
A concise and easy-to-use guide to ECG interpretation, this book takes the complex subject of cardiac electrophysiology and presents it in a clear, full-colour format designed specifically for paramedics and those working in the out of hospital environment.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
297 X 210 mm
Release Date: February 2022
9781859598696
Paperback
295 pages
AUD$: 96.99
Independent Prescribing for Paramedics
Education
Paramedic Science Theories and Application
By Karen Gubbins, Sharon Hardwick
This book highlights the importance of the practice educator (PEd) role in supporting and assessing the learner during their practice-based education. Designed to serve as both an introductory resource and support for existing knowledge, it is a clear and easy-to-use guide for registered paramedics
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
234 X 156 mm
Release Date: June 2019
9781859596692
By Amanda Blaber, Hannah Morris
This book is the first guide on independent prescribing for paramedics reflecting the 2018 legislation. Bringing together a range of specialist authors, the book supports the College of Paramedics' practice guidance and also covers the theoretical knowledge and context associated with independent prescribing.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: January 2019
9781859597873
Paperback
217 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Paperback
115 pages
AUD$: 44.99
Prehospital Research Methods and Practice
By Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Gregory Adam Whitley
Bringing together a team of leading international experts in the field of research, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of applied research methods in the prehospital environment. Written to support the needs of the paramedicine, emergency medicine and wider healthcare communities in this rapidly advancing research setting
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
245 X 171 mm
Release Date: July 2022
9781859599808
Paperback
241 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics 2/e
By Tania Blackmore
So much emphasis in paramedic practice is placed on saving lives, and so how can you provide the best care for patients who are approaching the end of theirs? Knowing when it is appropriate to transfer palliative and end of life patients to hospital can be challenging as there are often many complex factors at stake which can have an impact on both patients and their families. Digging deep into the ethical and clinical aspects of working with palliative patients as a paramedic, this book is the go-to resource to enable you to act within the patient's best interests and provide the most appropriate and effective care.
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OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
244 X 170 mm
236 Pages
Rel Date: July 2022
9781801610155
Enhanced Palliative Care
A handbook for Paramedics, Nurses and Doctors
By Neil Pryde
Specifically designed to enhance your knowledge and skills within generalist palliative care, this informative textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the principle areas you may encounter whilst working with adult palliative and end-of-life patients, and their families. The development of the text has been backed by Macmillan Cancer Support and each chapter has been written by a range of specialist and generalist authors. The topics covered include approaches to palliative care and symptom management in a wide range of conditions and populations, with chapters linked to case studies to encourage interactive learning and understanding. Communication skills are also highlighted to help aid confidence when engaging in open and difficult conversations. The text is in line with Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines and the NES Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.
Community Palliative Care and COVID-19
A Handbook for Clinicians Who Care for Palliative Patients with Covid-19
By Tania Blackmore, Georgina Parker
This handbook is an essential guide to caring for the community palliative care patient in relation to COVID-19, when the patient's preferred place of care is at home or the hospice. It will guide you through appropriate care procedures and protocols in managing end-of-life patients who show symptoms of COVID-19. Supported by applicable case studies from a range of community care settings, this guide will be relevant to anyone affected by the challenges of COVID-19 when managing end-of-life patients or caring for older people, including paramedics, nurses and palliative care providers.
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OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
246 X 189 mm
466 Pages
Rel Date: April 2022
9781859598757
AUD$: 110.00
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OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
210 X 148 mm
112 Pages
Rel Date: February 2021
9781859599198
AUD$: 33.99
Ambulance Care Clinical Skills
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
Packed with over 80 clinical procedures, this book is the go-to guide to familiarise yourself with the correct sequence and techniques for a range of different skills. Including both fundamental and more advanced paramedic procedures, it makes each procedure as easy to understand as possible with detailed step-by-step guidance and full-colour illustrations.
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Category: SOCIAL WELFARE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: July 2023
9781801610346
Paperback
424 pages
AUD$: 99.99
Ambulance Care Essentials
Ambulance Care Practice
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
This second edition of Ambulance Care Essentials offers a complete guide to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work as a support worker or similar within the ambulance service. Covering fundamental elements of the role, the book combines theoretical aspects of communication, legal and ethical issues and safeguarding with more practical areas
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Category: OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: July 2023
9781859598528
Paperback
480 pages
AUD$: 99.99
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
Ambulance Care Practice is an essential guide to the curriculum for trainee associate ambulance practitioners. It provides a complete overview of the key skills, knowledge and understanding required to work at ambulance associate practitioner level or similar within the ambulance service, covering theoretical aspects and practical application.
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Category: OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: July 2023
9781859598542
Paperback
584 pages
AUD$: 138.00
Ambulance Mental Health Response
A compassion-focused workbook for mental health, alongside autism, dementia and learning disabilities
By Terry Simpson
With cases of mental health illness on the rise, it is increasingly crucial that ambulance clinicians and paramedics feel empowered in their ability to assess and manage a variety of conditions. This resource provides the foundation of knowledge you need to navigate often-fraught situations with sensitivity and confidence.
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Category: MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
210 X 297 mm
Release Date: December 2022
Paperback
112 pages
9781859599662 AUD$: 49.99
JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2021 Pocket Book
By Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee
The JRCALC Pocket Book is the easy-to-use guide to emergency care for busy healthcare professionals on the road and in the community. An extensive medicines formulary and Page for Age tables are included, which make medicines administration safer.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
137 X 117 mm
Release Date: August 2021
9781859599020
Paperback
360 pages
AUD$: 82.99 JRCALC
By Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
These updated guidelines are written specifically for the ambulance paramedic role, providing a comprehensive overview of the principle areas they may encounter, and supporting them in providing excellent patient care.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
297 X 210 mm
Release Date: January 2023
9781801610230
ParaPass Study Cards
By Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee
Test yourself on the official Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) guidelines with these cards for prehospital clinicians. Questions cover the most up-to-date guidance including topics in maternity emergencies, glycaemic emergencies, major incidents, tracheostomy, laryngectomy, and medicines. How well do you know the side effects of medicines? Find out with these pocket-size question and answer cards.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
90 X 60 mm
Release Date: March 2023
9781859598634
Cards
COLOUR SECTION(S)
AUD$: 38.99
Paperback
624 pages
AUD$: 165.00
Emergency Birth in the Community
By Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee
Emergency Birth in the Community is the essential resource for all healthcare professionals who come into contact with emergency deliveries in the community setting, including midwives and GPs. The book has been specifically adapted from the official JRCALC Guidelines, which covers the established standard for prehospital care.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
168 X 114 mm
Release Date: November 2018
9781859596814
Paperback
128 pages
AUD$: 46.99
First Responder Care Essentials
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
First Responder Care Essentials is the ideal resource for Community First Responders. Grounded in practice and covering the full remit of the CFR role, the book takes you through the skills that you need when working with patients. Topics range from communication skills to manual handling, trauma care and cardiac arrest.
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Category: OTHER MEDICINE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
248 X 188 mm
Release Date: December 2016
9781859596081
Paperback
269 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Telephone Triage Care
Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue
By Claire Hunter
Building on establishing an understanding of the entire healthcare system, it provides a distinctive scenario -based approach to the call handler's role, highlighting important aspects such as the need for effective communication considerations of legal and ethical issues.
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Category: SOCIAL WELFARE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm Paperback
Release Date: December 2018 144 pages
9781859597859 AUD$: 55.99
By Kris Lethbridge, Simon Todd
This textbook, written by experienced firefighters and paramedics, is an essential guide to life saving care for firefighters already employed or undertaking training within a fire and rescue service. It combines a skills-based practical approach with clinical knowledge and covers a range of urgent care that firefighters deliver and respond to.
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Category: SOCIAL WELFARE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: October 2018
9781859596579
371 pages
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Emergency Airways Management Logbook
By Jamie Todd
This logbook is designed to allow pre-hospital and emergency care clinicians of all grades to quickly and easily maintain a record of airway skills performed in order to assist in proving competence where required. It includes checklists for essential adjuncts, bag-mask ventilation, extra-glottic devices, endotracheal intubation attempts, needle/surgical airway and other clinical skills. It is not dependent on battery life or data signal and allows for rapid after action logging of pertinent details for a number of skills performed in limited numbers.
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Category: SOCIAL WELFARE
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
120 X 150 mm Paperback
Release Date: March 2019 32 pages
9781859598009 AUD$: 19.99
Independent Prescribing for District Nurses
By Amanda Blaber, Hannah Morris
This book is specifically aimed at district nurses undertaking independent prescribing within the complexity of contemporary primary health care. Bringing together a range of specialist authors, the book covers the theoretical knowledge and context associated with independent prescribing, enabling district nurses to practice competently and confidently.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: July 2020
9781859598627
Paperback
320 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Dermatology A Quick Reference Guide
Independent Prescribing for General Practice Nurses
By Amanda Blaber, Hannah Morris
This book is specifically aimed at GP Nurses undertaking independent prescribing within the complexity of contemporary primary healthcare. Written by a range of specialist authors, the book covers the theoretical knowledge and context associated with independent prescribing, enabling GP nurses to practise competently and confidently.
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Category: NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: January 2022
9781859599488
By Sixty8 Medical Training
Covering many aspects of dermatology, this handy and comprehensive reference aid is packed with key information on common skin problems including quick reference treatment guidelines.
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Category: CLINICAL/INT'L MEDIC
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
210 X 148 mm
Release Date: July 2020
9781859598603
Paperback
204 pages
AUD$: 55.99
Paperback
330 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Type 1 Diabetes In Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
8/e
By Dr. Ragnar Hanas
This easy-to-read resource is equipped with the knowledge, strategies and tips to fully prepare you to take the best care of yourself and your diabetes. With over 40 chapters looking at topics ranging from nutrition, pregnancy and travel, to associated conditions, research and new developments
