Published in EMR. Tags: cardiovascular.
Same clot, different artery The same blood clot that could have caused a stroke could land in a coronary artery, resulting in decreased blood flow through the myocardium. The more blood flow is cut off from the obstruction, the more it hurts. To make matters worse, the blood vessels could be narrowing due to a […]
Published in EMR. Tags: psychiatric.
Ensure the scene is safe The problem with psychiatric patients is that some of them could be dangerous. Ensuring enough police support are on scene will discourage a patient from potentially acting violently to the ambulance crew. Speak in a respectful and non threatening manner Remember, the ambulance has arrived to the patient with the […]
Published in EMR. Tags: patient assessment, psychiatric.
The ambulance crew is there to take care of the patient… and nothing else Psychiatric (regarding mental health) calls are generally made by the public in response to a general disturbance. The police never know what situation awaits them on the other end of the telephone. The police arrive and the patient is not cooperative […]
Published in EMR. Tags: endocrine.
Hypoglycemia Low blood glucose, also called low blood sugar or hypoglycemia, occurs when the level of glucose in your blood drops below what is healthy for you. For many people with diabetes, this means a blood glucose reading lower than 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Your number might be different, so check with your doctor or health care team […]
Published in EMR. Tags: endocrine, pathophysiology.
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let […]
Published in AEMT, EMR, EMT. Tags: anatomy, endocrine, physiology.
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 […]
Published in EMR. Tags: immunology.
What Is Anaphylaxis? For some people with severe allergies, exposure to their allergen can result in a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to venom, food, or medication. Most cases are caused by a bee sting or eating foods that are known to cause allergies, such as peanuts or tree nuts. […]
Published in EMR. Tags: abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders.
An ambulance crew is summoned to a patient’s house where the patietn is complaining of abdominal pain. When asked about vomiting, the patient confides that she has been vomiting blood in the toilet. Like clockwork, the other crewmember moves toward the toilet to inspect. Your digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small […]
Published in EMR. Tags: abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, patient assessment.
The most logical question ever, “Where does it hurt?” Different regions of the abdomen contain different organs. If a patient complains of right upper quadrant pain, the patient is probably having a problem their liver or gallbladder. If the patient is having pain around their naval, the patient could be experiencing appendicitis. The basics of […]
Published in EMR. Tags: abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, anatomy.
The anatomy of the body is organized in cavities Organs of the abdominopelvic cavity The abdominopelvic cavity can be subdivided into four quadrants. The quadrants are labeled by location: the right upper, right lower, left upper, and left lower quadrants. The purpose of the abdominal divisions is to describe regional anatomy in the abdomen, and […]