Pharmacology is a foundational discipline for paramedics, involving the study of drug actions, interactions, and therapeutic use. This book explains pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the major classes of drugs used in emergency and general care. Topics include dosage calculations, routes of administration, adverse reactions, and drug storage guidelines. Specific emphasis is placed on life-saving medications like analgesics, antibiotics, sedatives, and cardiovascular drugs. The text supports decision-making in field or hospital-based emergency scenarios and is tailored for paramedic and nursing students.
Amaya Navarro integrates clinical pharmacology with frontline paramedic care, focusing on drug safety in out-of-hospital contexts. Her experience includes protocol development for medication administration in acute emergencies. She serves as a policy advisor for EMS drug kit regulation and rational prescribing. Her teaching style incorporates case-based learning for real-time decision making. Her publications span pharmacovigilance and emergency pharmacotherapeutics.