Publisher Description
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.Features: * 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 scoresAn amazing amount of content packed in this excellent 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 A search tool Featuring various search options to help you find the words you need more easily, including: * A quick search of words while you type * A 'fuzzy filter' for when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word * A 'keyword' search for finding key words within phrasal verbs * A wild card search facility which can replace a letter or a group of lettersA learning toolThe dictionary app includes a number of features which help you to expand your vocabulary further: * A 'Favourites' feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words * Your last visited words are all saved in your 'History', so that you can quickly look back at recently checked words * Discover a new word every day with the 'Daily' feature * Ability to have dictionary Word of the Day as a widget on the device home screen * See words in context with example sentences * Online and offline modes supported, the offline mode allows you to download the whole dictionary and work independently from data connections