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EMT initial assessment for the upper airway. Airway and breathing are assessed at the same time.
- Look: External and Internal portions of the airway. Note trauma vomitus, fluids, objects, cyanotic skin, chest rise and fall, assess respiration's or lack thereof.
- Listen: Are respiration's present, are they noisy, gurgling present.
- Feel: Do you feel on your cheek warm humid exhalation, how much air do you feel.
- Management: Correct anything that threatens respiration's Insert OPA or NPA to maintain airway if required; or if trained insert EOA or endotracheal tube. If weak or no respiration's give O2. Confirm adequate respiration's before checking circulation, the next step.
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What represents the correct order of the assessment for the EMT during the initial assessment from start to end?
general impression,mental statues,airway,breathing,circulation,patient priority
As the single EMT-B managing an apneic patient's airway the preferred initial method of providing ventilations is the what?
Use of BVM
An EMT who has advanced training specific areas of advanced life support is called?
Depends on which state you are in. Michigan has several levels. An EMT with advanced airway and IV skills is called a Specialist. An EMT with advanced airway, IV, cardiology and pharmocology is called a Paramedic.
What does it mean when an EMT has to suction?
A device the EMT has in the ambulance sucks all the junk out of the mouth. To suction means to make use of this device- it will suction out the mouth so that the victim has an open airway. Most times it's puke
Why does the stomach increase in size when performing CPR?
If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.Beware, the victim may vomit.
What is distension?
Gastric means of the digestive system, especially the stomach. Distention is abnormal inflation of the stomach, such as from swallowing air. Distention is visually noticeable, whereas bloating is not necessarily observed.Fluid surrounding the organs had distended the abdomen.The EMT adjusted the patient's airway during CPR when the professional noticed the patient's upper abdomen was becoming distended.
Is a paramedic the same as an EMT?
No In the United States there are currently three levels of pre-hospital emergency medical certifications recognized nationally EMT-Basic (commonly referred to as EMT or EMT-B): Basic life support level with approved skills like splinting, assessment, trauma management, bleeding control, basic resuscitation oxygen administration, basic airway management, and transport. Very limited administration of medications like aspirin, oral glucose, epinephrine auto injectors, albuterol inhalers and nitro vary from state to state and usually require phone contact with a doctor. IV certification can be obtained through additional classes and state level approval. EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I): Advanced life support level. Fairly rare and found mostly in rural volunteer situations. Close to a paramedic, but limited scope with medications and most narcotics require phone contact with a doctor. Surgical procedures are out of scope usually. EMT-Paramedic (Paramedic or EMT-P): Advanced life support level. Advances skills such as endotracheal tube (ET) airway management, needle chest decompressions, surgical airways, cardiac monitoring, pacing, en-tidal CO2 monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, cardiac, medical and narcotic medications (IV, IM, IN, IO,SL) All schooling is at the nationally approved scope of practice. Working EMTs and Paramedics may be held to local and state modifications in their protocols.
What is gastric distension?
Gastric means of the digestive system, especially the stomach. Distention is abnormal inflation of the stomach, such as from swallowing air. Distention is visually noticeable, whereas bloating is not necessarily observed.Fluid surrounding the organs had distended the abdomen.The EMT adjusted the patient's airway during CPR when the professional noticed the patient's upper abdomen was becoming distended.
Where can I get more information about paramedic training?
There is a description of the HVA paramedic course at EMS Education - Paramedic Course. There are course descriptions of a variety of paramedic courses from beginner to advanced at WCC Paramedic Courses.
What does the root EMT mean?
The root EMT stands for epithelial-mesenchymal transition, a process where epithelial cells acquire mesenchymal cell properties. It is involved in development, wound healing, and cancer progression.
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.
When performing CPR the casualty's stomach increases in size with each rescue breath what may this indicate?
If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.Beware, the victim may vomit.
