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 digestable 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.
The book will allow you to further your understanding and knowledge of critical care, whether studying for exams, working within an aeromedical environment or providing life-saving care on the ground.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Authors are from Australia
B&W Throughout
Disc: Acad & Professional Paperback
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: November 2024
9781801610377
428 pages
AUD$: 108.00
Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person
A Guide for Paramedics and Community Clinicians
By Carol Robertson, Duncan Robertson
Older adults are increasingly the focus of urgent, emergency, and ambulance services, highlighting the critical need for specialized understanding. Urgent and Emergency Care of the Older Person fills the gap in prehospital education, demonstrating improved care through a multidisciplinary approach.
Specialist authors provide prehospital professionals, community clinicians, and advanced practitioners with knowledge, skills, and guidance for holistic, person-centered care. This book challenges stereotypes, urging clinicians to adapt communication and care strategies to individual needs. Topics include ageing theories, frailty, common clinical scenarios, and the latest best practices for caring for older adults.
Key features include:
• Case studies and targeted questions to support practical application,
• Aligned to key national health and social care priorities
• Ideal for undergraduate students, registered paramedics, specialists in frailty services, and those in primary care or Urgent Crisis Response teams,
• In line with current UK guidelines and research
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
248 X 171 mm Paperback
Release Date: January 2025
9781859599860
206 pages
AUD$: 92.99
Essentials 2/e
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
The second edition of First Responder Care Essentials brings together everything you’ll need to know for your role as a Community First Responder.
Taking you step-by-step through the essential skills needed for patient care, it is the ideal companion whether you’re working towards a Level 3 First Responder Qualification or already qualified and in need of a reference guide.
It encompasses a wide range of topics, from communication and manual handling to trauma care and cardiac arrest management.
This updated edition also includes additional procedures with accompanying step-by-step images.
Key features include:
• Full-colour photographs demonstrating clinical skills and equipment usage,
• Anatomical diagrams for better understanding,
• Extended skills flags indicating appropriate practice levels,
• Fully updated in line with the latest legislation, guidance and policy
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
248 X 188 mm
352 pages
Release Date: March 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT
9781801611381 AUD$: 91.99
First Responder Care
The Wellbeing and Resilience Workbook for Ambulance Clinicians
By Laura Simmons, Blaire Morgan
This interactive workbook has been tailored to provide ambulance professionals and those working within high-pressure emergency environments with an opportunity for self-reflection through activities which aim to promote their wellbeing and develop their resilience. In the first three sections, you'll be introduced to factors influencing wellbeing and resilience, drawing on personal and organizational risk factors, in addition to protective factors. An opportunity for you to engage in a series of interactive activities to develop resilience and promote well-being follows, including tools for managing and coping with stress, increasing positive emotions and mindfulness and practicing self-compassion. Rooted within academic literature, this workbook covers current challenges in wellbeing and resilience for ambulance professionals, including the shorter and longer-term consequences of COVID-19 in addition to wellbeing and resilience provision and funding.
Sirens and Stories: An Anthology of the Paramedic Profession
Real-Life Tales from the Frontline of the Ambulance Service
By Various
Real-life tales from the front line of the ambulance service t his stunningly well-written collection of short stories and poetry from across the UK gives an insight into the broad and complex role of paramedic: from the top of the sternum as chest compressions are started on someone who is dying, through to supporting the delivery of a pink, crying baby into the world. These accounts capture the life and death decisions made in emergency situations, the diverse calls that define a paramedic’s role and, above all, the resilience, humanity, and humor required to deliver care in some of the most challenging circumstances.
Ambulance Care Practice 2/e
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
Brought up to date with the latest guidance, research and policy, this second edition of Ambulance Care Practice is an essential guide for paramedic students, trainee associate ambulance practitioners, those studying towards a certificate in first response emergency care and other ambulance clinicians. 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, as well as a range of different clinical procedures and patient populations.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
246 X 189 mm
160 Pages
Rel Date: March 2025
9781859599754
AUD$: 63.99
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
220 X 130 mm
146 Pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
Rel Date: January 2025
9781801610544
AUD$: 43.99
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
246 X 189 mm
584 Pages
Rel Date: July 2023
9781859598542
AUD$: 138.00
Ambulance Care Clinical Skills
By Richard Pilbery, Kris Lethbridge
Packed with over 80 clinical procedures, this book is the go-to guide to familiarize 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.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: July 2023
9781801610346
Paperback
424 pages
AUD$: 99.99 Paramedic Case Studies
Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice
By Ursula Rolfe, David Partlow
Mental health conditions are increasingly common, with a significant portion of the population experiencing mental health issues. Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice is the first guide designed specifically for paramedics. It supports understanding a range of mental health conditions encountered in practice. This book is essential for both experienced and aspiring paramedics seeking to improve their care for patients with mental health concerns in the prehospital setting.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
245 X 170 mm
Release Date: July 2022
9781859599242
Paperback
224 pages
AUD$: 82.99
35 Prehospital Emergencies Explored and Explained
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 several detailed and descriptive scenarios, putting you at the center of the action.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm
Release Date: February 2022
9781859599532
Paperback
364 pages
AUD$: 90.99
Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics 2/e
By Tania Blackmore
Knowing when it is appropriate to transfer palliative and end of life patients to hospital can be challenging as there are often many complex factors at stake which can have an impact on both patients and their families. Digging deep into the ethical and clinical aspects of working with palliative patients as a paramedic, this book is the go -to resource to enable you to act within the patient’s best interests and provide the most appropriate and effective care.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
244 X 170 mm
Release Date: July 2022
9781801610155
Paperback
236 pages
AUD$: 82.99
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. Chapters have been brought in line with the latest guidance and developments as the paramedic profession has evolved, emphasizing the importance and complexities of critical thinking and decision making relevant to all practice settings.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
170 X 144 mm
247 pages
Release Date: September 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT
9781801610148 AUD$: 90.99
Clinical ECGs in Paramedic Practice
Primary Care for Paramedics
By Charles L. Till
A concise and easy-to-use guide to ECG interpretation, this book takes the complex subject of cardiac electrophysiology and presents it in a clear, full-colour format designed specifically for paramedics and those working in the out of hospital environment.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
297 X 210 mm Paperback
Release Date: February 2022
9781859598696
295 pages
AUD$: 96.99
By Georgette Eaton, Joseph Francis
Written and edited by over 20 clinicians within paramedicine and primary care, this essential reference text sets out the core clinical skills expected for paramedics in primary care. Alongside a comprehensive range of topics related to primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management of several different presentations, it also covers aspects of consultation techniques, decision making and professional issues.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 189 mm Paperback
Release Date: July 2023
9781801610322
450 pages
AUD$: 102.00
Human Factors in Paramedic Practice 2/e
By Gary Rutherford
Written as an introduction to the discipline of human factors, the authors highlight key principles and theories and relate these to aspects of paramedic practice. Containing practical prehospital examples, this resource provides a firm understanding of systems thinking and design, enabling you to look for instances where the principles of human factors might be applied in your own practice.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
246 X 171 mm
Release Date: June 2022
9781801610124
Paperback
196 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Anatomy & Physiology
An introduction for nursing and healthcare
By Pamela Minett, Laura Ginesi
An accessible text which covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology is required by a range of health professions. Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction to the subject for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, and other allied health professionals. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book helps readers to:
• learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossary,
• understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions,
• appreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer,
• apply this knowledge in healthcare contexts
Anatomy and Physiology in Healthcare
By Paul Marshall, Beverly Gallacher
All healthcare students must study anatomy and physiology. They often find it a challenging subject and struggle to see how the subject will link to their professional practice. Anatomy and Physiology in Healthcare is a brand-new textbook focused on what healthcare students need to know about the biological principles which underpin the practice of healthcare. Uniquely, the book integrates clinical cases with the essential biological facts to provide all students with a thorough understanding of how anatomy and physiology can be applied in healthcare. By using clinical cases throughout, the book helps the reader grasp the practical relevance of anatomy and physiology to decisionmaking and care delivery.
Eureka: Physiology 2/e
By Jake Mann, David Marples
Eureka: Physiology 2e provides everything a student needs to succeed in the subject, prepare for their clinical placements and pass them exams. The book starts with a First principles chapter which clearly explains key concepts and the mechanisms of physiology. The subsequent systems-based chapters, including neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems, describe the physiological processes which underpin normal function. The book concludes with a final Applied physiology chapter showing how the body responds to stress, exercise, high altitude and massive blood loss.
LANTERN PUBLISHING LTD
NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
265 X 200 mm
416 Pages
Rel Date: March 2021
9781908625731
AUD$: 69.99
SCION PUBLISHING LTD
NURSING & ANCILLARY
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
268 X 208 mm
528 Pages
Rel Date: August 2017
9781904842958
AUD$: 88.99
SCION PUBLISHING LTD
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback
244 X 172 mm
312 Pages
Rel Date: January 2023
9781914961151
AUD$: 73.99
Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care 5/e
By Bernard Moss
Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill, particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting.
Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication. From the ‘how to’ practicalities through challenges and honing existing skills, this book will ensure they have the confidence and knowledge to communicate skillfully and successfully in many different contexts and settings.
The new edition features:
• New chapter entries covering empathy, documentation and simulation,
• Group exercises added in each chapter,
• New information on National Accessible Information Standards on learning difficulties
Essential reading for anyone working in the helping professions for whom good communication skills are an essential part of their role.
SAGE PUBLICATIONS
Disc: TEXT
242 X 170 mm
Release Date: March 2020
9781526490148
Paperback
312 pages
AUD$: 109.00
Communication Skills For Nursing and Healthcare Students
By Kay Norman
Communication Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing and healthcare students seeking to understand the concept of communication and to develop their communication skills. Through clear explanations, case studies and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of communication and develop your own skills for your healthcare practice. You will learn:
• Why communication is fundamental to nursing and health care,
• How to communicate in assessing, planning, providing and managing care,
• How to communicate in promoting health and in therapeutic interventions,
• How to communicate in difficult situations,
• How to communicate with a diverse range of people,
• How communication is used to improve patient safety
This book will help you to demonstrate your communication skills and develop your proficiency in nursing and health care. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:
• The Care Process,
• Communication Skills,
• Leadership,
• Mental Health,
• Promoting Health and Wellbeing.
LANTERN PUBLISHING LTD
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
244 X 172 mm
Release Date: October 2019
9781908625779
Paperback
184 pages
AUD$: 40.99
Prehospital Research Methods and Practice
By Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Gregory Adam Whitley
Written to support the needs of paramedicine, emergency medicine and wider healthcare communities in this rapidly advancing research setting, the authors introduce the key areas of research design and methods, evidence-based practice, ethics and quality improvement for both the novice and the more advanced researcher.
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
245 X 171 mm
Release Date: July 2022
9781859599808
Paperback
241 pages
AUD$: 82.99
Research and Evidence-Based Practice For Nursing, Health and Social Care Students
Making Sense of Research in Nursing, Health and Social Care 7/e
By Vanessa Heaslip, Bruce Lindsay
Research and Evidence-Based Practice is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to understand what research is and how it can provide evidence for practice. Through clear explanations, key case studies, questions and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of research and develop your own evidencebased practice.
LANTERN PUBLISHING LTD
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
244 X 172 mm
Release Date: January 2019
Paperback
178 pages
9781908625595 AUD$: 42.99
By Pam Moule
This introductory guide provides you with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that you will come across when undertaking research on any course related to nursing, health and social care. The book’s easy-to-follow structure takes you from research novice to confident researcher, helping you to make sense of research and understand how it is implemented in healthcare practice.
SAGE PUBLICATIONS
Disc: TEXT
216 X 138 mm
Release Date: November 2020
9781529712018
Paperback
232 pages
AUD$: 83.99
Understanding Nursing and Healthcare Research
By Patricia Cronin, Michael Coughlan
This book focuses on enabling students to understand what research is, why it is relevant in healthcare and how it should be applied in practice. It takes the reader step by step through the research process, from choosing research questions through to searching the literature, analyzing findings and presenting the final piece of work.
SAGE PUBLICATIONS
Disc: TEXT
242 X 170 mm
Release Date: December 2014
9781446241011
Paperback
224 pages
103.00
ECGs On The Go
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!
CLASS PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Cards
149 X 105 mm
Release Date: May 2024
9781801610698
21 pages
B&W THROUGHOUT
AUD$: 50.99
Study Skills For Nursing, Health and Social Care
By Marjorie Ghisoni, Peggy Murphy
Accessible textbook to help students develop their study skills. Study Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their study skills, develop their resilience, enhance their employability and cultivate a love of lifelong learning. Through clear explanations, helpful hints, activities and quizzes, the book will help you to develop your study skills for both your studies and future career.
You will learn:
• How to manage your time,
• How to develop your reading and note-taking skills,
• How to search the literature and apply critical thinking to your reading,
• How to write essays and reference your sources,
• How to use feedback and reflective practice to improve your academic performance,
• How to deliver effective presentations.
This book will help you to develop your study skills and become a resilient lifelong learner. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care.
LANTERN PUBLISHING LTD
Disc: TEXT
244 X 172 mm
Release Date: February 2020
9781908625656
Paperback
226 pages
AUD$: 35.99
Paramedic Placements
A Pocket Guide for Nursing and Health Care
By Karan Botsford
Paramedic placements can be daunting – you’ll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.
LANTERN PUBLISHING LTD
Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL
148 X 105 mm
Spiral bound
Release Date: May 2024 104 pages 9781914962165 AUD$: 23.99
Anatomy 2Reference Guide
Anatomy - Reference Guide
By Vincent Perez
The bestselling QuickStudy guide ever! This 6-page laminated guide contains 1,400 beautifully illustrated diagrams all clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification. Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vince Perez.
BARCHARTS PUBLISHING
Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL
279 X 216 mm
FOLD-OUT BOOK OR CHART
Release Date: December 2004 6 pages 9781572228566 AUD$: 19.99
By Vincent Perez
Complete labeled illustrations of over 1,400 anatomical identifications. Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification. Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.
BARCHARTS PUBLISHING
Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL
279 X 216 mm
FOLD-OUT BOOK OR CHART
Release Date: August 2014 6 pages 9781423222781 AUD$: 22.99
Physiology
By W Randy Brooks
This 6-page laminated guide includes functions and processes of the body and its anatomical parts. It includes information on physiology of vision, hearing & equilibrium, endocrine systems, immune system and much more.
BARCHARTS PUBLISHING
Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL
279 X 216 mm
FOLD-OUT BOOK OR CHART
Release Date: November 2003 6 pages 9781572227910 AUD$: 19.99
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