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...
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.
first aid is very important. It can save your life.
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.
Call the poison control center or paramedics. Induce vomiting.
so if you have to load him onto an ambulance he faces the paramedics
After first aid treatment, you can seek feedback from paramedics on the effectiveness of your interventions, such as the appropriateness of the techniques used and any steps that could have been improved. Additionally, inquire about the patient's condition upon their arrival and any specific observations they noted that could enhance future responses. It's also valuable to ask for recommendations on additional training or resources that could improve your first aid skills. This feedback helps refine your approach and ensure better outcomes in future emergencies.
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.
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)
To serve and protect life, help and provide assistance to people, respond to emergency calls, enforce the law, provide first aid until paramedics arrive.
In medical terms "para" means secondary or accessory so Paramedic means first help.
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.
The do a sequence of things. They first check for a response.