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25 Critical Care Scenarios (Physical Book)

25 Critical Care Scenarios (Physical Book)

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 "Essential Critical Care Scenarios for Paramedics: 25 Real-Life Cases"

Step into the world of high-stakes emergency medicine with "Essential Critical Care Scenarios for Paramedics." This indispensable guide is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of critical care paramedics through 25 meticulously crafted, real-life scenarios.

Each case presents a complex medical situation that paramedics may encounter in the field, including:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury: A 50-year-old male with head trauma and signs of intracranial pressure.
  • Spinal Cord Injury: A 20-year-old male post-diving accident, facing paralysis.
  • Crush Injury: A construction worker with severe lower extremity trauma and potential compartment syndrome.
  • Eclampsia: A pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation presenting with seizures and severe hypertension.
  • Ischemic Stroke: A 75-year-old female with sudden slurred speech and unilateral weakness.
  • Thermal Burns: A patient with extensive second and third-degree burns from an industrial accident.
  • Multiple Trauma with Shock: A high-speed collision victim with multiple severe injuries.

Each scenario includes detailed patient information, initial assessment findings, SAMPLE history, vital signs, ECG readings, and critical care treatment goals. The book provides both the correct and incorrect treatment outcomes, complete with arterial blood gas values to reflect the physiological impact of interventions.

Key Features:

  • Realistic Cases: Engage with authentic scenarios that mimic the complexities of real-world emergency care.
  • Critical Interventions: Step-by-step guides on advanced treatment protocols and critical decision-making processes.
  • Outcome-Based Learning: Understand the consequences of treatment decisions through contrasting outcomes and ABG analysis.
  • Reflective Debriefing: Thought-provoking questions and explanations to solidify learning and enhance critical thinking.

Whether you are a seasoned critical care paramedic looking to refine your skills or a student aiming to master the intricacies of critical care, this book is an essential addition to your professional library. Prepare for the unpredictable world of emergency medicine and ensure you are ready to make life-saving decisions when seconds count.

 

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