Introduction to Paramedicine (Vol.1 Chp. 1) Flashcards
What publication guideline was a significant advance for paramedic education?
National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
Published in 2009
Define and differentiate between Ethics and etiquette.
Ethics are standards of right or honorable behavior, while etiquette refers to good manners.
What eight environments besides 911 do paramedics have an opportunity to work in?
Critical care transport Helicopter EMS Tactical EMS Primary care Industrial medicine Sports medicine Corrections medicine Hospital emergency department
What aspects in critical care medicine should a paramedic be knowledgable of to work in critical care transport?
Advanced airway management Ventilator management Fluid and electrolyte therapy Advanced pharmacology Specialized monitoring Operation of intraaortic balloon pumps Other techniques usually found in an intensive care setting
Helicopter EMS have similar skill to critical care paramedics but flight medics must also be knowledgeable in what?
Flight physiology
Aircraft operations
Flight safety
Similar areas
What is the role of the tactical paramedic?
Provide lifesaving care, sometimes in dangerous environments, until the patient can be safely evacuated to the general EMS system.
What is the purpose of primary care medics?
Provide care at home without transport to a hospital (Treat simple lacerations or change dressings or gastronomy tubes)
Works closely with medical direction
Paramedics working in industrial medicine are trained for the industry in question and assume what additional responsibilities?
Safety inspection Accident prevention Medical Screening of employees Vaccinations and immunizations Assist with sick calls and minor medical care
What is the role of paramedics in sports medicine?
Injury prevention
Injuries specific to the sport in question
Advising whether a patient may return to the game
What is the role of the paramedic in corrections medicine?
Initial prisoner intake assessment and oversee medical needs of the prison population
Responding to emergencies within the prison
Paramedics also play a major role with the US Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
What is the role of paramedics in hospital emergency departments?
Varies from state to state, some allow paramedics to function in a role similar to nursing
Other have paramedics working in a more technical role, assisting medical and nursing staff with skills and responsibilities within the scope of paramedicine.
Define paramedicine.
The totality of the roles and responsibilities of paramedic practice involving health care, public health, and public safety; the highest level of Emergency Medical Systems practice
Modern EMS is a combination of what three things?
Health Care
Public Safety
Public Health
