Paramedicine & Primary Care Paramedic Guide

In today's uncertain times, the EMS system needs to be prepared to handle a multitude of different situations in the pre-hospital enivonment-- from the bread and butter of cardiac care to the basics of bleeding control. EMS providers study and prepare for these situations with little thought as to how they may one day come together in one situation, namely the mass casualty incident. Sadly, one kind of mass casualty incident that has become increasingly more common is the active shooter incident. Together with the accompanying presentation, this course dicusses this type of emergency and the situations that arise during an active shooter incident. Specifically, scene safety, incident command, types of ballistics, explosives, expected injuries, triage, treatment, and the preservation of evidence are discussed and explored.

This course defines shock and provides a brief summary of the methods of classfication. The pathophysiology of shock is desribed, along with compensatory mechanism. Factors affecting how quickly shock occurs and what may cause variation between patients are also listed. The stages of shock are more fully described in relation to signs, symptoms, and treatment. A brief summary of the types of shock with a variation in treatment is also included.

Famous for his invention of tissue plastination and for his elaborate human dissection exhibits, Gunther von Hagens has turned death into a tool for studying life. In this three-part series, the renowned anatomist uses well-preserved human cadavers to shed light on medical crisis management. Approaching his "patients" in the manner of an emergency room doctor, von Hagens reveals the effects of various injuries and trauma and demonstrates lifesaving measures an ER team would likely take. Viewer discretion is advised. Contains clinically explicit language and demonstrations.

The Other Side of the Hero is an independent documentary that takes us into the world of the first responder we rarely see: life out of uniform. In the documentary, we get to know first responders through their families, their spouses, their co-workers and themselves. We meet first responders who have experienced the flip-side of what can happen when they discover that they are not emotionally immune to all that they deal with during their on-duty time.

Treating pediatric patients can be stressful for EMS providers because these patients not only are young and vulnerable but also require special care considerations. EMS providers must be able to identify and manage pediatric trauma, as well as assess and treat pediatric patients in respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and shock.

For most women, pregnancy is a time of great joy and anticipation. But for a significant number of women, pregnancy presents an additional challenge when it is complicated by serious problems. This course examines some of the most common pregnancy complications EMS providers are likely to encounter in the field, including diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, hypertension, trauma during pregnancy, and preterm labor.

Covers the purpose, equipment, preparation, and safety steps involved in patient skin and wound care. Then goes on to demonstrate the various steps involved and concludes with follow-up activities and review questions.

An efficient, well-organized patient assessment is the foundation for a well-run call. The information you find during the assessment determines how you treat the patient's condition, manage scene resources, determine transport mode and destination, and document the entire event. This course provides recommendations for an efficient and effective assessment and guidance on how to avoid time-wasting traps.