Category: EMT
- Allergic Reaction vs Anaphylaxis ()
Allergic Reaction Is Localized Allergic reactions primarily only affect the area where the allergen made contact with the patient. Allergic reactions generally only require supportive care. Ice can be applied to the site for pain relief and to decrease the swelling. Anaphylaxis Is Everywhere Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition. Anaphylaxis creates system wide problems for […]
- Immune System Response ()
An allergic response is a hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that normally is harmless or would not cause an immune response in everyone. An allergic response may cause harmful symptoms such as itching or inflammation or tissue injury. Allergic reactions Are Localized Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. They can be breathed into the lungs, […]
- The Immune System ()
The immune system has a vital role: It protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins. As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t notice that it’s there. But if it stops working properly – […]
- History & Physical Of Acute Abdomen Patients ()
Ok, So Where Does It Hurt? Just figuring out exactly where the patient is experiencing pain is a logical first move to being able to figure out the nature of the patient’s problem. Unfortunately, the emergency department is not really in a position to perform definitive test for conditions related to the abdomen. They are […]
- Abdominal Pain Conditions ()
Hernia A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including: Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type. Umbilical, around the belly button Incisional, through a scar Hiatal, a small […]
- Getting SPASTIC With Pediatric Altered Mental Status ()
What is altered mental status? Altered mental status (AMS) is a disruption in how your brain works that causes a change in behavior. This change can happen suddenly or over days. AMS ranges from slight confusion to total disorientation and increased sleepiness to coma. What causes AMS? AMS can be caused by physical, psychological, and […]
- When A Stroke Doesn’t Look Like A Stroke ()
Stroke Symptoms Are Based On The Location Of The Clot At this point, medics should know that there are two main pathologies of stroke: Thrombotic Stroke – A blood clot is interrupting blood flow to downstream areas of the brain resulting in neurological symptoms. Hemorrhagic Stroke – A blood vessel in the brain has ruptured […]
- Isolated Physical Exams ()
- Diabetic Exam ()
Patient With Diabetes Have Lots Of Problems, Start With the Blood Sugar A glucose meter, also referred to as a “glucometer”, is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It can also be a strip of glucose paper dipped into a substance and measured to the glucose chart. It […]
- The Secondary Survey ()
The Context Of The Secondary Survey After the medics have assessed the patient for burns bleeding and broken bones, they package the patient. While enroute to the hospital, the medics job is not over. There is another assessment to perform while they are underway: The In Ambulance Secondary Survey The In Ambulance Secondary Survey follows […]