Tag: EMT

When managing allergy-related emergencies you must be aware of the possibility of acute airway obstruction and cardiovascular collapse. Immunology is the study of the body’s immune system and the five categories of stimuli that may provoke allergic reactions. An allergic reaction is an exaggerated immune response to any substance that can be internal or external.…

Central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and the spinal cord, including the nuclei and cell bodies of most nerve cells. The brain is the organ that controls the body. It is also the center of consciousness. It is divided into three areas: the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. The cerebrum, which contains about…

The head is divided into two parts: the cranium and the face. The cranium, or skull, contains the brain and connects to the spinal cord through the foramen magnum. The most posterior portion of the cranium is called the occiput. The lateral portions are called the temples or temporal regions. Just between the occiput and…

The skin is the largest organ in the body and is the first line of defense against external forces and infection. Soft tissue injury may result in exposure of deep structures such as blood vessels, nerves, and bones. You will always have to control the bleeding, protect from contamination and decrease the risk of infection,…

Consent is required for every conscious adult before care can be started. If a patient refuses, that can be extremely illegal. Decision-making capacity/competence is the ability of a patient to understand the information you are providing, coupled with the ability to process that information and make an informed choice regarding medical care. Things to consider…

The heart needs a rich and well-distributed blood supply. Blood leaves each chamber through a one-way valve. Smaller blood vessels that connect the arteries and capillaries are arterioles. Capillaries are small tubes, with the diameter of a single red blood cell, that pass among all the cells in the body, linking the arterioles and the…

Continuum of care is when you work as a team with the hospital staff from intake to discharge, which improves their outcome. An example of this is community paramedicine and mobile integrated health care teams are examples of paramedics working alongside hospitals and physician offices to provide essential care. When a new provider arrives, it…

The following contribute to wellness and resilience. Wellness is the active pursuit of a state of good health. Resilience is the capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from distress. Nutrition — have control over proper nutrition, which is necessary to keep your body fueled. Limit the consumption of sugar, fats, sodium, and…

When a woman reaches puberty, she begins to ovulate and experience menstruation. Ovulation is the cycle where the ovum is released. The onset of menstruation is called menarche and usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Menopause marks the end of menstrual activity. The process of fertilization begins in the vagina where…

Shock is inadequate cellular perfusion. Cells require oxygen, water, and glucose to produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate. As shock progresses from tissues to organ systems and the whole body, blood circulation slows and eventually ceases, which causes organs to fail. Shock can occur because of a heart attack, severe allergic reaction, or…