Category: EMR
- How To Assess Pediatric Patients ()
Assess from a distance When infants and children are sick, they look sick. The same can’t always be said for adults. A useful triage tool to use when assessing an infant or child is the pediatric assessment triangle. The pediatric assessment triangle will allow the medics to perform a quick but limited assessment of the […]
- Care for the Newborn ()
Most of the time, it’s not that big of a deal Most deliveries of a newborn are uneventful. The baby is easily born with or without the help of the medical community (EMS included). The minimal care of a newborn (neonate) is to dry, warm, and stimulate. The OB kit contains blankets and wipes used […]
- Times Up… Let’s Deliver A Baby ()
You know it’s coming when you see this…. The stages of labor The process of giving birth is broken down into three main stages: labor, birth, and delivering the placenta. This is how a typical vaginal birth happens, although lots of other factors can influence each mom’s particular experience. Stage One: Labor Early Labor Contractions […]
- Assessing A Patient With Labor Contractions ()
Initial management of the patient will be guided by the primary survey. Generally, obstetric patients are conscious and able to communicate their problems with EMS. In order to get to the problem, a focused history and physical exam will be completed. The focused history and physical exam answers the question, “why am I here?” Despite […]
- Vaginal Bleeding While Pregnant ()
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina. It can happen any time from conception (when the egg is fertilized) to the end of pregnancy. Some women have vaginal bleeding during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Spotting is when the patient notices a few drops of blood every now and […]
- Anatomy and Physiology of Organs Related To Delivery ()
The uterus is where the fetus lives The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. […]
- Multi-System Trauma ()
The problem is people with multiple injuries are really not in a position to explain what happened, even if it appears that mechanism of injury wasn’t that big of a deal. When patients have sustained multiple injuries from the same mechanism of injury, the index of suspicion for invisible life threatening injuries should be increased. […]
- Submersion ()
A drowning occurs when the patient’s airway is surrounded by a liquid that prevents them from breathing air; depending on a variety of factors, a drowning may not be lethal. Non lethal drownings are referred to as near drownings. A variety of conditions can lead to a drowning or near drowning. The patient’s physical conditioning, […]
- Exposure To Heat ()
It’s usually the same people that get heat illnesses Patients who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can […]
- Exposure To Cold ()
Hypothermia When exposed to cold temperatures, the body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. A body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the patient unable to think […]