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In most heart attacks, blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries initially causes pain and, as the blockage worsens, can lead to cardiac arrest. One of the most common forms of blockage is by a clot on the sides of the blood vessels.
Aspirin acts by making the platelets in your blood less "sticky" so that they won't attach to existing clots, thereby preventing the clot in the heart from getting worse. This gives the person more time to get to a definitive care facility and get the clot treated.
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What medication can an EMT assist a patient?
Under the National Standard Curriculum, an EMT-B is allowed to administer or help patients self-administer six medications. They can administer Oyxgen, Activated Charcoal, and Oral Glucose, and they can help a patient self-administer Epinephrine, Metered-dose inhaler medications, and Nitroglycerin. This can be different depending on an EMTs local protocols. Baby aspirin can also be given to a patient suffering from cardiac emergencies, upon medical control's approval. -http://www.tmrservices.org/PDF/LectureNotes/Chapter%2010%20Lecture.pdf
What's it called when an EMT a patient just doesn't look right?
When an EMT observes that a patient "just doesn't look right," it is often referred to as a "general impression" or "initial impression." This assessment is based on the EMT's experience and intuition regarding the patient's condition, which may indicate underlying issues that require immediate attention. The EMT uses this observation to prioritize care and determine the urgency of the situation.
Are first responders allowd to administer oxygen?
There may be a state law for it in your state, but most states they are not allowed to unless they are an EMT of some level up to a medic
Who administers the local anesthetic to an eye surgery patient?
An anesthesiologist may be on hand during surgery to administer the local anesthetic.
Can psychiatrists administer IQ tests?
Yes, psychiatrists are qualified to administer IQ tests as part of a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's cognitive functioning and overall mental health. However, specific training and certification may be required to administer certain types of IQ tests.
Can taking aspirin lead to strokes?
No, if anything it may help prevent strokes. Talk to your doctor about treatment options. The exceptions to that are if the patient suffers from brain aneurysms or has had previous hemorrhagic strokes in which case the aspirin may worsen or prolong the bleeding in the brain.
What is the difference between emt and paramedic?
Let's break this down to the US version. There's are 3 levels of pre-hospital care in the US. The EMT system in the US is changing, it used to be: EMT-B(Basic), EMT-I(Intermediate) and EMT-P(Paramedic). This system is changing in most states to EMR, EMT, and EMT-P. The EMT is the mid level of pre-hospital care. This level usually requires about a year to a year and a half of college education and training. An EMT-I(EMT) can do some more advanced skills then the EMT-B(EMR) such as basic cardiac monitoring, cricothyrotomy and more medications. ALL levels of pre-hospital care are considered EMTs, but only the EMT-P is a Paramedic. The Paramedic is the most advanced level of EMT and requires about 2 years or college education and training. The Paramedic may do everything the EMT can do plus intubation, 12 lead ECG, administer 20 medications(depends on protocol) and more. Paramedics are Advanced Life Support(ALS) providers, the EMT-B is Basic Life Support(BLS) and the EMT-I is sort of a mix. Hopefully this helped answer your question. It's OK to call a Paramedic an EMT but you can't call a EMT a Paramedic.
Why do coronary stent patients have to take medications?
Taking medications as prescribed. Aspirin and other heart medications may be prescribed, and the patient may need to take these medications for life.
What medications can be given to a burn patient to ease his pain?
Aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Advil) may be taken to ease pain and relieve inflammation.
What may happen if you administer medication and you are not trained?
If first aid is not given then the patient bare the pain and can cause death.
When administering naloxone the intransal route the emt should administer?
When administering naloxone via the intranasal route, EMTs should aim to deliver one spray (4 mg) into one nostril. If the patient does not respond after 2-3 minutes, a second dose may be administered in the same manner. It's important to monitor the patient's airway and breathing, as naloxone can precipitate withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent individuals. Always follow local protocols and guidelines when administering naloxone.
What is the role of EMT?
Answer:A EMT(Emergency Medical Technician) is a State Licensed and certified, or Nationally licensed and certifed. There are levels of a EMT. Some states are as followed: EMT-Basic, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. Most EMS agencies will have a shift medic(Intermediate or Paramedic), and one EMT(EMT-basic, or EMT-Enhanced). Shift medics are generally called "shift medics", and not EMT's, whereas EMT-B's, and EMT-E's are called "EMT's". AnswerEmergency Medical Technician. It's a person licensed by their state as a medical first responder, typically ambulance workers, and assistants to the Paramedics. ====================================Emergency Medical TechnicianElectrical Metal TubingEffective Mass TheoryEducational Management TeamEducational Mentoring TeamEggcrate Mattress TechnicianEarly Morning TimeEvangelism Mobilization TeamEvangelism Ministries TeamExtreme Machine TunersElectro Magnetic TheoryEpoxy Marine TensileElectrical and Mortar TerminalsElectronic Masters of TapestryEmergency Medieval Technician(FAA designation for El Monte, California airport)Emergency Mojo TechnicianExtended Memory TechnologyEncouragement Ministry TeamEvidence Management TechnicianElectro Mechanical TestEffective Medium TheoryEmergency Medical TagEpithelial - Mesenchymal TransitionEfficient Market TheoryE-mail Money TransferEnglish Mother TongueExtended Mobility Technology (Goodyear tires)Electro Magnetic TomographyElectro Magnetic TransientElectron Multiplier TubeElapsed Maintenance TimeExpert Missile TrackerEastern Mediterranean Time (GMT + 0200)Enhanced Modulation TechniquesEmbedded Memory TestingEmerging Medical Technologies
