Emergency

Emergency Medical Technician Career Emergency Medical Technician, commonly referred to as EMTs, are responsible for treating and transporting people in emergency medical situations. EMT units work mainly out of Ambulances in places where emergency medical services are required or at a high risk. There are multiple levels of EMTs, The lowest being EMT-Basic, then EMT-Intermediate, and the highest EMT-Paramedic. EMT units can be privately operated, publicly operated, and at times volunteer…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] provides different types of Individual Assistance Recovery Programs that are processed through three National Process Service Centers [NPSC]. These NPSC’s are located in Denton, Texas; Berryville, Virginia; and Hyattsville, Maryland (Haddow, Bullock, & Coppola, 2017, p. 241). FEMA makes it easier for affected individuals to apply for assistance following a Presidentially-declared emergency following a disaster. Additionally, it lists the different…

route to the scene,” responded Matt via his radio, as we wore our helmets, checked for gloves, and hopped on our bikes to an apartment off-campus Temple University. Matt was a Field Training Officer at Temple University Emergency Medical Services who had years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Yana, another EMT on shift had a few months of experience. However, it was my first call as an EMT preceptee. A student had tried to slit her wrists. “We can handle this,” Matt said…

Objectives I examined the over utilization of the emergency department and the financial, psycho-social, and medical reasons of the high utilization. Methods I reviewed 11 articles and literatures relating to high health care expenditures and the utilization of emergency departments among homeless individuals. This review included the characteristics, limitations, trends, strengths, agreements and disagreements of the literature review. Results There were different causes of high health care…

What to Do During an Emergency Lockout Situation Emergencies as you may already know are unexpected turn of events which can occur anywhere and at any time; bringing along with it the distasteful feeling of frustration and sometimes anger as well. It’s something that may have happened to you or someone you know at one time or the other. Being in an emergency lockout situation can be an unpleasant and unnerving experience, especially when you are locked out of your vehicle in a desert parking lot…

The primary goal of any emergency response to a disaster is the protection of human life. This overarching goal is not limited to only the cataclysmic event; the goal extends to both the time before and the time after the event. At first, proper planning and training must be refined in order to put forth a seamless integration of specific training, skills, and experiences. Next, there must be a reliable telecommunications system in place to allow for a unified coordination of disaster responses.…

definition, emergency denotes an unexpected occurrence. However, just because a particular incident might be unexpected, doesn’t mean pet owners shouldn’t prepare themselves somewhat for a trip to an emergency veterinarian. Pet parents of even healthy animals tend to have to visit such facilities at least every now and then, so making a choice about where to go before an event occurs is wise. How to Select an Emergency Veterinarian: Find One Close By: Of course one important factor of any…

when it’s helpful to have a plan in place. For people creating such an emergency plan, these four suggestions can be helpful. 1. Put Together an Emergency Fund An emergency fund is a stash of money that a person puts aside for emergencies. Emergencies, in this case, can mean a broken window, an unexpected flat tire, or an unplanned visit to an emergency vet. Financial advisor and guru, Dave Ramsey, talks a lot about the emergency fund on his blog and in his book, “The Total Money Makeover.”…

problems already discussed, edify and offer feedback on the service its realization and any shortfalls. Working with a team that has been nationally recognized as innovators allows for new ideas and development changes to be considered by others. The emergency team has been established for twelve years with good rapport established throughout the hospital site, enabling discussions for the service improvement to be welcomed. However the concept for the extended service required to be illustrated…

In 1968, an experiment based on analyzing the level of people’s intervention during an emergency situation was running. This experiment is studied due to a tragic incident that happened in New York; Kitty Genovese was stabbed by an attacker for almost one and half hour while there are 38 present witnesses observed the whole scene, yet none of the witnesses tried to intervene nor calling 911. This incident has come into researcher’s vision and with a question of will the number of people effects…