How Cells Work

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The cell is the fundamental organizational unit of life. All living things are composed of cells, which then further subdivide based on the presence or absence of the nucleus, into two types: eukaryotic cells – these cells are present in all the human, animal and plants with a clear, distinct nucleus. Prokaryotic cells are some bacteria and blue-green algae […]

What Is A Cell?

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In biology, the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body is the cell. Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients […]

Emergency Medications

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Medications EMT’s Can Administer Aspirin Nonprescription aspirin is used to prevent heart attacks in people who have had a heart attack in the past or who have angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen). Nonprescription aspirin is also used to reduce the risk of death in people who are […]

Techniques of Medication Administration

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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

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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 […]

Statement of Understanding

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Student Waiver

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Student Handbook

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Use of Simple Hand Tools

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In some instances patients can be cut out of a car with simple hand tools. Commonly used for this purpose are the following: Hammer – Useful for bending metal or prying Center punch – useful for breaking tempered glass Pry Bar – Useful for prying a door open Hack Saw – Useful for making a […]

Simple Extrication

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First, make sure the car is in park When approaching a vehicle that has been in a motor vehicle collision, the medics should make sure the vehicle is in ‘park’ or in gear with the parking brake deployed. Turning off the ignition is another move that can make the accident safer. If the tires are […]

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