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13 Cards in this Set
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Pathophysiology
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The study of how disease affects normal body processes
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Safety
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The primary concern at the scene of an emergency
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Mechanism of injury (MOI)
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The force or forces that caused an injury
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Nature of the illness (NOI)
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A patient's general medical condition or complaint
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Level I trauma center
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Provides the highest level of trauma care
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Level II trauma center
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May not have specialty pediatrics or a neurosurgeon on site.
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Level III trauma center
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Generally does not have immediate surgical facilities available.
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Primary care
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Basic health care provided at the patient's first contact with the health care system
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Additional responsibilities of the Paramedic
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1. Community involvement
2. Support for primary care 3. Citizen involvement 4. Personal and professional development |
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Allied health professionals
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Term used to describe members of ancillary health care professions, apart from physicians and nurses such as paramedics, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists.
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The "Oath of Geneva"
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The oath adopted by the World Medical Association in 1948 (Oath on pg 92 book 1)
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EMT Code of Ethics
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13 codes that the National Association of Emergency Medical Techs adopted in 1978 (code on pg 93 book 1)
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Professional Attributes
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Leadership - Integrity - Empathy - Self motivation - Professional appearance and hygiene - Self confidence - Communication skills - Time management skills - Diplomacy in teamwork - Respect - Patient advocacy - Careful delivery of service
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