Prehospital Emergency PharmacologyPrentice Hall, 2001 - 485 pagina's This pharmacology book and handy reference is a complete guide to the most common medications used in prehospital care. It reflects current trends in prehospital care and the most recent drug information. This revision will update the book to cover the current AHA guidelines for cardiac care and will be updated to include the most recent drug information available. Chapter topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; administration of drugs; drug dosage calculations; fluids, electrolytes, and IV therapy; the automatic nervous system; drugs used in the treatment of emergencies: cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic-endocrine, neurological, obstetrical and gynecological, toxicological, behavioral, and gastrointestinal; and drugs used in pain management. For practicing paramedics. |
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Pagina 48
... Intramuscular . The most commonly used route of parenteral medication administration is the intramuscular route . The drug is injected into muscle tissue , from which it is absorbed into the bloodstream . This method of administration ...
... Intramuscular . The most commonly used route of parenteral medication administration is the intramuscular route . The drug is injected into muscle tissue , from which it is absorbed into the bloodstream . This method of administration ...
Pagina 54
... Intramuscular Injection Intramuscular ( IM ) injection is useful when drug action faster than that provided by SC injection is desired but rapid effects are not required . The onset of action usually occurs within 10 to 15 minutes after ...
... Intramuscular Injection Intramuscular ( IM ) injection is useful when drug action faster than that provided by SC injection is desired but rapid effects are not required . The onset of action usually occurs within 10 to 15 minutes after ...
Pagina 444
... intramuscular injections ( see Figure G - 1 ) . Rectus Vastus lateralis femoris Preferred site Horizontal line Preferred site Gluteal artery Hip Fold separating the buttocks Sciatic nerve The procedure for intramuscular medication ...
... intramuscular injections ( see Figure G - 1 ) . Rectus Vastus lateralis femoris Preferred site Horizontal line Preferred site Gluteal artery Hip Fold separating the buttocks Sciatic nerve The procedure for intramuscular medication ...
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GENERAL INFORMATION | 1 |
PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS | 24 |
ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS | 42 |
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