Category: AEMT
- Techniques of Medication Administration ()
Enteral (digestive track) Routes of Medication Administration Oral administration of medication is a convenient, cost-effective, and most commonly used medication administration route. The primary site of drug absorption is usually the small intestine, and the bioavailability of the medication is influenced by the amount of drug absorbed across the intestinal epithelium. The first-pass effect is […]
- Medication Philosophy of Use For EMT’s ()
Assisting vs Administration Medications To A Patient Adherence to therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success. Failure to adherence is a serious problem which not only affects the patient but also the health care system. Medication non adherence in patients leads to substantial worsening of disease, death and increased health care costs. A variety […]
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- The Endocrine System ()
Endocrine systems, also referred to as hormone systems, are found in all mammals, birds, fish, and many other types of living organisms. They are made up of: Glands located throughout the body; Hormones that are made by the glands and released into the bloodstream or the fluid surrounding cells; and Receptors in various organs and […]
- Physiology of Respiration ()
Pulmonary ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs Ventilation is defined as the movement of air in and out of the lungs. Patient with adequate ventilation are moving normal or near normal volumes of air into and out of the lungs. The pulmonary capillary beds are where oxygen is […]
- Additional Sources of Drug Information ()
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a pharmacopeia (compendium of drug information) for the United States published annually by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (usually also called the USP), a nonprofit organization that owns the trademark and also owns the copyright on the pharmacopeia itself. If a drug ingredient or drug […]
- Medication Legislation ()
Pure Food and Drug Act The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first of a series of significant consumer protection laws which was enacted by Congress in the 20th century and led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration. Its main purpose was to ban foreign and interstate traffic in adulterated or mislabeled food and […]
- Kinds of Medications Used In An Emergency ()
Medications come in various forms, namely liquids and solids. Examples of solid medications are pills, tablets, and powders. Liquids can be enteral (ingested) and parenteral (injected or inhaled). Some drugs are given as a gas or aerosol. Medications given by the enteral route include sublingual (under the tongue) nitroglycerin and oral glucose. Medications given by […]