Paramedic Care: Principles and Practice 6th Edition Chapter 6 Overview

A medical professional who provides emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients outside of hospitals.

"The paramedic arrived on the scene within minutes to provide emergency care."

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

"In case of an emergency, dial 911 for immediate assistance."

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

"The paramedic began with a quick assessment of the patient's condition."

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions (e.g., temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure).

"Checking the vital signs is one of the first steps in assessing a patient."

An emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions and artificial ventilation to manually preserve brain function in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

"The paramedic performed CPR on the unconscious patient."

A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.

"The defibrillator was used to revive the patient who had suffered a cardiac arrest."

The process of ensuring that the airways are clear of obstruction and providing a pathway for airflow from the external environment to the lungs.

"Proper airway management is crucial for a patient's survival in emergency situations."

Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.

"The paramedic treated multiple patients with severe trauma after the car accident."

Excessive or profuse bleeding.

"Controlling hemorrhage is a priority in any trauma situation."

Administered or taking place within, or entering by way of, a vein.

"The paramedic started an intravenous line to administer fluids to the dehydrated patient."

A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital.

"The ambulance arrived quickly to transport the injured patient to the emergency room."

The process of making something physically stable or the act of keeping a patient in a steady condition.

"The paramedics worked on the stabilization of the patient before transporting them to the hospital."

The automated communication process by which measurements are made and data collected at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for monitoring.

"The paramedic monitored the patient's heart rate via telemetry."

A device used for support or immobilization of a limb or the spine.

"A splint was applied to the patient's broken arm to immobilize it."

The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.

"In mass casualty incidents, triage is essential to ensure the most critically injured patients receive care first."

The process of reviving a person who is unconscious or appears dead.

"The paramedic performed resuscitation efforts for several minutes before the patient regained consciousness."

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

"The paramedic quickly administered epinephrine to the patient experiencing anaphylaxis."

Substances used for medical treatment, especially drugs.

"The paramedic carried a range of medications to treat various conditions."

The administration of oxygen as a medical intervention to treat patients with respiratory issues.

"Oxygen therapy was provided to the patient struggling to breathe."

A critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body.

"Recognizing the signs of shock early can save a patient's life."