Synopsis

The drug guide that belongs in the pocket of every front-line EMS provider

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 without sacrificing ease of use
• Essential information on 1000 of the most commonly prescribed medications and more than 70 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, weight conversion, and injury severity scores

An amazing amount of content packed into a pocket-sized reference:

EMS Field Medications, Commonly Prescribed Medications: Classificaton, Commonly Prescribed Medications: Generic and Selected Brand Data, Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs, Common Street Drugs, Reference Tables, Adult Emergency Cardiac Care Medications

Biography

Patrick Gomella, MPH, NREMT-P

Class of 2013

Jefferson Medical College

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Firefighter/Parmedic

Concordville Fire and Protective Association

Concordville, PA