Published in AEMT, EMT. Tags: anatomy, respiratory.
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 […]
Published in AEMT, EMT. Tags: Emergency Medications.
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 […]
Published in AEMT, EMT. Tags: 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 […]
Published in AEMT, EMT. Tags: Medication Administration.
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 […]
Published in AEMT, EMR, EMT. Tags: orientation.
Published in AEMT, EMR, EMT. Tags: orientation.
Published in AEMT, EMR, EMT. Tags: orientation.
Published in EMR. Tags: vehicle extrication.
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 […]
Published in EMR. Tags: ems operations, patient assessment, vehicle extrication.
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 […]
Published in EMR. Tags: ems operations, patient assessment, vehicle extrication.
The goal is to get the patient out of the car One of the most common EMS calls are motor vehicle collisions (MVC). The patient could be seriously injured or just not. The patient may be able to get out of their car and walk around or not. If the patient is able to get […]