And at a size of only 3.5 x 5", it is a TRUE pocket guide
This is the first EMS pocket drug guide that contains the detailed
information typically found only in much larger reference books. EMS
Pocket Drug Guide is a true must-have for any level EMS provider
from basic to advanced. Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, it should
always be with you for quick, reliable reference in the field.
- The detail you need in a style that won't slow you down
- Essential information on more than 1000 of the most commonly prescribed
medications and more 75 drugs most often used in the pre-hospital setting
- Drug-specific EMS pearls, including signs and symptoms of
overdose and specific overdose management
- Sections on street drugs and medicinal herbs
- Quick field reference tables, including cardiac algorithms(updated to the AHA 2010 Guidelines),
weight conversion, and injury severity scores encapsulate essential information
- Street Drug Section updated to include "bath salts" and salvia
An amazing amount of content packed into a pocket-sized reference:
EMS Field Medications, Commonly Prescribed Medications: Classificaton,
Commonly Prescribed Medications: Generic and Selected Data, Commonly
Used Medicinal Herbs, Commonly Used Street Drugs, Reference Tables,
Emergency Cardiac Care Medications