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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), is NOT treated by EMTs. Paramedics can see a PAD on an electrocardiogram (EKG) in the ambulance and administer nitroglycerin for chest pain but that is as far as they go. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat ANYTHING.
Not True...we cannot see PAD in an EKG. And regardless of 3what you were told in classes, the purpose of a Paramedic is to do a field diagnosis and treat it. We do NOT treat just symptoms. Case in point, 86 year old pt with a heart rate of 168, bp of 100/64, and fever. Treating the symptoms would mean giving him cardizem for the Afib...which would do nothing but make the pt worse...instead i gave him a bolus of fluid and some O2 which made him better....So yes medics do diagnose and treat what we see....
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What does a paramedic and EMT do about a slit throat?
A paramedic and EMT would use an occlusive dressing to treat a slit throat, preventing air from entering the wound.
Can a EMT treat a family member?
You can in the state of WI , but generally, it isn't recommended.
Where do Emt work?
An EMT (emergency medical technician) can work anywhere. You see them mostly working with paramedics on an ambulance but they can also be with a firedepartment. I have some EMT friends who work at factories. They are part of the special response teams. I am an EMT at the first responder level.
Why cant emt treat gunshot victim until police arrive?
Paramedics and EMT can treat the victim as long as there is no worries of the suspect still being on scene. Most of the time when you hear a call either on the scanner or standing by is because the suspect is still in the area. All first responders except for the police carry guns.
Can a convicted felon become an EMT in Missouri?
EMT's are generally governed by a state commission. While rules vary from state to state, most frown on convicted felons becoming certified as EMT's. Some commissions will treat it on a case by case basis. Generally, if your offense involved violence or a narcotics offense your chances are very slim.
When evaluating a patient with multiple complaint the EMT responsibility is to?
there responsibility is to first, asses and treat all vital functions ( breathing and circulation) then to take the most serous complaint and asses and treat in order of most serous to least serous.
How do you become an EMT Paramedic after certification of EMT-basic?
It depends from state to state, but most requires you to work a full year as an EMT Basic before you can become an EMT Paramedic. You need to take the EMT Paramedic training and certification.
How would a basic EMT treat a knife wound to the chest?
Stabilize the knife by wrapping towels around it. DO NOT REMOVE. Call for ALS if possible. Transport emergent to a hospital.
Where can I find emt jobs that are available for hire?
To find a job on emt, you should go to this site www.indeed.com/q-EMT-jobs.html. It will be easier for you if you already have an EMT certification and you can have a good work.
What is the purpose of an EMT training course?
EMT training courses prepare an individal to pass EMT accreditation exams in order to work as an EMT Basic or EMT Paramedic. Both provide emergency medical care to the injured or ill in a number of settings.
What are the Ranks in the EMS?
cfr - first responder emt b - basic emt cc - critical care emt p - paramedic
What is the difference between an emt and an emt b?
EMT, or Emergency Medical Technician, is the blanket term. There are several levels of EMTs. The nationally accepted levels are as follows: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate (85), EMT-Basic Advanced, EMT-Intermediate (99), EMT-Paramedic. You often hear about "Paramedics" as though everyone on an ambulance is a Paramedic, but in reality, EMT-Bs are the most common responders. EMT's will respond out of a station or a fire department, and they typically cover a much smaller area. EMT-Paramedics might respond to more rural areas from farther away, depending on the local and financial availability of Paramedics within an area.
