This text provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacological agents relevant to emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. Based on national EMS education standards and current advanced life support curricula, it details pre-hospital medications, including their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, dosages, and side effects. The book also addresses substances EMS providers might encounter outside the hospital, such as herbal, home, and street drugs, offering a practical and logically organized resource for training and certification.

This textbook is designed as an invaluable resource for individuals pursuing training or certification in EMS fields, particularly at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic levels. Its logical organization and adherence to national standards and curricula make it a practical guide for learning about pre-hospital medications. The inclusion of information on commonly encountered substances outside the hospital setting further enhances its utility for EMS providers.