CHURCHILL'S POCKETBOOK OF PRE-HOSPITAL CARE

Pre-hospital or immediate care is an emerging specialty which deals with the care and treatment of victims of accidents and medical emergencies in any pre-hospital setting. This is an area of medicine where people may have a need for instant, on the spotguidance, but up until now there have only been traditional textbooks on the subject, rather than pocket guides for quick reference. However we are now pleased to announce the publication of this new book, from Matthew Cooke, offering instant guidance on the care and treatment of victims of accidents and medical emergencies outside a hospital setting, and on organisation and procedures in an emergency setting. An instant pocket reference for all those involved in everyday pre-hospital care, mass gathering medicine and major incident care - not available elsewhere in this handy format. Text design enables easy reference - bullet points used extensively !icon identifies vital treatment points T icon identifies transport to hospital point Clearly defines how much should be done at the scene, and what should be left until after arrival at hospital. Covers all important aspects of specialty - medical emergencies trauma practical procedures, eg defibrillation organisational procedures, eg radio procedure interaction with fire service & police etc Medical emergencies dealt with under diagnostic group, (eg meningitis), and symptom,