EMT Paramedic

A comprehensive study of skills and knowledge needed for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic certification exams.

Patient AssessmentAirway ManagementBasic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma ManagementPharmacology for Paramedics
Managing Medical EmergenciesPrehospital Child and Infant CareEffective Team Communication
Test-Taking Skills for EMT/Paramedic ExamsManaging Exam Stress
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Practical Applications

Prehospital Child and Infant Care

Caring for Kids in Emergencies

Pediatric emergencies require special considerations. Children are not just small adults—their anatomy and responses differ.

Pediatric Assessment

  • Use the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT): Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation.
  • Communicate calmly to reduce fear.

Treatment Differences

  • Dosages are weight-based.
  • Airway structures are smaller and more delicate.

Scenario Applications

Pediatric calls can be stressful but rewarding when handled with skill and compassion.

Examples

  • A toddler with breathing difficulty is assessed using PAT, and receives nebulized albuterol.

  • A baby with a fever is calmed, monitored, and transported safely to the hospital.

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Effective Team Communication