Tag: student paramedic
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Paramedic Meme of the month – Student Paramedic High Blood Pressure
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Paramedic Meme of the month – Student Paramedic IV Access
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Mastering Patient Assessment: The Ultimate Question Bank for Student Paramedics
A thorough patient assessment is vital component of effective paramedic practice. It’s more than just asking questions – it’s about gathering crucial information that can shape effective treatment. This patient assessment question bank is designed to help you build confidence in conducting detailed, systematic evaluations. With questions broken down into head-to-toe assessments, body systems and…
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Paramedic Meme of the month – Student Paramedic Ride-Along
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What is Ondansetron? A Comprehensive Overview for Paramedics
Ondansetron is a modern antiemetic therapy, frequently used in both clinical and prehospital settings. Its efficacy and safety profile make it a vital tool for paramedic’s, particularly when dealing with patients experiencing nausea and vomiting. What is Ondansetron? Ondansetron is a selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used primarily to prevent nausea and vomiting. It is…
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Paramedic Meme of the month – CPR Assessment Mannequin
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Cardiorespiratory Arrest vs Cardiac Arrest: A Detailed Comparison
In emergency and paramedic service two conditions often encountered are cardiorespiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. While they may sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent different clinical scenarios with specific implications for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. What is Cardiorespiratory Arrest? Cardiorespiratory arrest, also known as cardiopulmonary arrest, is a condition where both cardiac…
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Paramedic Meme of the month – Fire Rescue Vs Ambulance
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Pain Assessment 101: Essential Tools for Student Paramedics
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage. It’s a built-in alarm system, alerting us to potential harm and prompting us to seek treatment. This intricate system involves a complex interplay between nerves, the spinal cord and the brain, ultimately resulting in the perception of pain. Pain Assessment…