Paramedics are trained, healthcare professionals that aid all civilians the same regardless of their background. They drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time as
Are there multiple benefits of being a first responder, such as health benefits and a financially stable job? Paramedics are always being dispatched to locations since there are always calls occurring, which leads to a high demand for first responders. There are multiple benefits to becoming a paramedic, with support for mental and physical health due to increased demand. Paramedics usually require lots of physical and mental training, from all levels of first responders. Multiple training situations…
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Introduction A literature review is a critical, evaluative piece of writing or a report on existing published research which has been written to identify areas of debate, formulate any questions and recognise areas of research that need further exploration. This essay will write about what a literature review is and why they are conducted. For the purpose of this essay a subject area within paramedic practice - ‘Does pre-hospital intubation save lives in out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) or is the simple…
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The Tema Conter Memorial is an organization that is dedicated to spreading awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It was founded in 2001 by Vince Savoia, a paramedic, who had attended the scene of Tema Conter’s murder and developed PTSD soon after (The Tema Conter Memorial trust). The call happened in 1988 and was a critical incident for Vince. There was no formal support system in place for first responders dealing with PTSD so Vince was left to cope on his own (The Tema Conter Memorial…
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career did you choose? What are three facts about your career you learned throughout this project that helped you make a decision whether or not to pursue it in the future? Be sure to include specific items (career appropriate terminology). I choose paramedic. I learned that I could be qualified for multiple different occupations and also the different paths in the medical field I could follow. 2. Will you pursue this career in the future? Why or why not? If you are not planning to pursue this career…
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Introduction Research is an important part of societal development, the medical and health care professions are no exception to this. The definition of research is to “search again” or “examine carefully” (Burns and Grove 2005). In the ever changing healthcare system, it is essential to continually review procedures to provide the best care possible to patients. Over the past decade, the paramedic profession has evolved to include new training practices, participation in research and education;…
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the Trauma Pathophysiology, Pre-Hospital treatment, In-Hospital Treatment, Statistics Sydney A. Mackelfresh Tyler Junior College Sydney A. Mackelfresh EMT-Basic Sydney A. Mackelfresh is now a Tyler Junior College Paramedic Student Abstract This paper includes research and findings from multiple different on and offline sources, in regards to trauma and shock. The purpose of this essay is to explain, in depth, the pathophysiology of shock, pre-hospital treatment and in-hospital treatment…
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Quick Response Codes Purpose of Quick Response Codes In Healthcare Chamberlain College of Nursing NR361: Information Systems in Healthcare Summer 2013 Title of Paper in Upper and Lower Case (Centered, Not Bold) You are at home alone and start to feel disorientated. You call emergency services 911 when paramedics arrive you aren’t able to tell them any past medical history or current medication you’re taking. How will healthcare workers determine your past medical history or medications…
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ICC will not offer marriage or family counseling. ICC will not offer counseling to those under the age of 18. In the event Ms. Pifer suspects a client may need medication along with traditional therapy she will refer them to a qualified Psychiatrist. Ms. Pifer will work with individuals who feel they may be developing a substance use disorder. However, she reserves the right to refer them to a detox and rehabilitation facility if she feels they need this level of care. Once they have gone through…
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rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a program that is vital to the safety of about 800,000 young immigrants in the United States today. For those who are unaware of what DACA is -- or simplify refuse to take their time to research it because it doesn’t directly affect them -- it is a program enacted by former president Barack Obama that shields young undocumented immigrants brought in by their families from deportation, allowing them the legal ability to obtain work in the…
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Utilizing QR Code Technology In Encoding Patient Summary List 2012 Utilizing QR Code Technology In Encoding Patient Summary List Fatima Alsaleh and Samir Elmasri PhD College of Computer and Information Systems, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Abstract: In situations like emergency, where the immediately gained, summarized and accurate information may radically make the difference between life and death, the need for a solution that fulfills this requirement arises. Number of solutions was…
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