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Paramedics training in most states of USA is based on reviewing the entire EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) course ... After EMT has been reviewed and passed by the student whom is already an EMT at time of Paramedic Classes ... The review is just a starting point to refresh the students so that when the class continues on where a large amount of class and in the field requires a paramedic to combine the skills in EMT with his Paramedic to efficiently perform his/her duties ...
I myself is only an EMT but I have audited the Paramedic classes a few times to get a little feel of it ... The extra skills the Paramedic Classes teach in most states is how to read a 3 Lead cardiogram, plus knowledge of cardiac drugs and other drugs as well and to properly administer them thru IV (Intravenous Vein) most cases... They also learn how to do a blood draw if it is requested by hospital or is a protocol defined by the individual state he/she is licensed in ... Also have various drugs on board that helps in emergency diabetic situation as well as cardiac or respiratory arrest (CPR Work)
I know my answer is detailed and I hope you get what you are looking for here ... Remember check your state for specifics as I gave the general skills ... Some states are stricter than others in protocols and what medicines are allowed on ambulances and so on so forth...
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Choosing first aid as a job?
I think that you mean Emergency Medical Service (EMS). It's basically first aid because you are the first medical treatment at a scene. It includes EMTs and Paramedics. The first aid stations at football games and such are usually EMTs or Paramedics that are volunteering.
How do you use the word first aid in a sentence?
first aid is very important. It can save your life.
Why do paramedics exist?
Paramedics exist because when it comes to first aid they are the first aid leaders.When it's somebody hurt they know what to do.And when it's first aid trainig they're perfect for this.And you can garantee that if you ever get hurt real bad you'll have a comfortable place in their car.
What is the treatments and first aid for victim of percocet?
Call the poison control center or paramedics. Induce vomiting.
Why does victim lie in a left lateral lie for first aid?
so if you have to load him onto an ambulance he faces the paramedics
Defined first aid?
First Aid: The help or treatment that is given to a injured or sick person before being cared for by medical professionals (eg. paramedics, doctors, etc), or before being removed to hospital.
What are the golden rules of first aid?
3 principles of first aid (in order) :Preserve life.Prevent further injuries.Promote recovery.Responsibilities of a first aider :Assess situation.Protect casualty.Identify injuries.Give appropriate treatment.Prevent cross-infection.Arrange removal to hospital.Remain with casualty.Report to paramedics (995/911)
What do a police have to do?
To serve and protect life, help and provide assistance to people, respond to emergency calls, enforce the law, provide first aid until paramedics arrive.
What first aid is used in heartlands hospital?
First Aid is provided on scene, normally by paramedics, before transfer to the hospital. The A&E department at Heartlands operates as any other. Injuries to staff are dealt with using standard first aid protocols as they occur. Heartlands is currently researching, amongst other things, the treatment of whiplash injury and patterns of upper body injury in vehicle passengers.
Why are paramedics are called paramedics?
In medical terms "para" means secondary or accessory so Paramedic means first help.
Does in giving first aid?
While there are first aid professionals, that are called in to help, ideally, everyone shoud know a little first aid. Knowing just a little can save a life, reduce suffering, etc. At a scene, the most experienced person should be directing the effort. However I'll often yield the floor and let someone else run it before I'll get into an argument with another rescuer at a scene. In that instance, I'll only intrude if the procedures being undertaken endanger the patient.
Are headache tablets used in first aid box?
It is Illegal to keep any medication in a first aid kit - mainly because the person that is in charge of the first aid kit in any company is usually just a First Aider and therefore not qualified to dispense medication, (only doctors, nurses and paramedics are qualified). This law is in place to prevent any medication to fall into a persons hands that may be allergic to the medication and if taken could go into anaphylactic shock.A first aid kit that's for personal use at home may contain medication.
