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Week 7 Terms
Week 6 Med Terms
Week 5 Med Terms
Week 4 Med Terms
Week3 Medical Terms
Week Two Medical Terms
Week One Med Terms
Pneumothorax vs Tension Pneumothorax
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Unstable Facial Fractures
Rib Fractures
Tracheobronchial Tear
Pulmonary Contusion
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac Tamponade From Pericarditis
Flail Chest
Aortic Disruption
Basilar Skull Fracture
Subdural Hematoma
Epidural Hematoma
Penetrating Head Trauma
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Battle’s Sign
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Hyperbaric Therapy For Burns
Electrical Burns
Chemical Burns
Thermal Burns
Trauma In Pregnancy
The Brain Is Still In Charge
Angina vs Acute Coronary Syndrome
Congestive Heart Failure
HIV/AIDS
Do Not Resuscitate
Hospice
Geriatric Trauma
The Aging Process
Compartment Syndrome
Introduction to Pathophysiology
Osmosis
Intraosseous Infusion
Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
Fluid Resuscitation
Pediatric Pneumonia
Pediatric Foreign Body Aspiration
Pediatric Trauma
Bacterial Tracheitis
Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
Pediatric Facial Fractures
Pediatric Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Getting SPASTIC With Pediatric Altered Mental Status
Calculating Body Surface Area
Blast Injuries
Assessment & Management of Burns
Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
Hepatitis
Pediatric Gastrointeritis
Lower GI Bleed
Upper GI Bleed
Blunt Abdominal Trauma Is Harder To Diagnose
Nitrous Oxide
Intravenous Fluids
Albuterol
Epinephrine
Glucagon
Naxalone
Hypovolemic Shock Treatment
How Shock Patients Die: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
How Shock Patients Die: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Cardiogenic Shock
Distributive Shock
Hemorrhagic Shock
Neurogenic Shock
Spinal Shock
Septic Shock
The Autonomic Nervous System
Shock
Central Nervous System Drugs
Analgesics
Effects of Inadequate Perfusion in Cells
Structural Pressures Of The Airway Associated With Positive Pressure Ventilation
Getting Ventilation Right With Capnometry
Cardiovascular Drugs
Drugs Affecting The Blood
Mental Health Medications
Respiratory Medications
Endocrine System Drugs
Insulin
Herbal Preparations
OTC Medications
Angina Drugs
Supplements
Safe Storage of Medications
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacology Terms
Airway Burns
Advanced Suctioning
Laryngeal mask airways (LMA)
Tidal Volume, Minute Volume, & Alveolar Volume
PETCo2 = Capnometry
Artificial Ventilation
Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
The Bag Valve Mask
Airway Management
The Most Vulnerable and Most Protected Real Estate In The Body: The Pharynx
Cognitive Impairment
Childhood Development
Polypharmacy – The Reason Why You Write Down All The Patient’s Medications
Special Patients
Weight Dependent Drip Calculations
Converting Fractions To Decimals And Percentages
Basic Principles of Fractions
Not Everything Is Given In mg
The Metric System
An Introduction To Numeracy
Medication Legislation
Additional Sources of Drug Information
Classifications of Drugs
Medication Routes
Enteral Routes of Medication
Other Routes of Medication
Parenteral Routes of Medication
Drug Administration Basics
Homeostasis
The Mechanics of Maintaining Adequate Blood Pressure Even In Times of Peril
Types of Shock
Treating Shock
Lower Blood Pressure Results in Oxygen Impairment (Time For PLAN B)
Respiration and Acid Base Balance
Disorders of Acid Base Balance
Arterial Blood Gas Determination
The Joy Of Fick
Blood Flow And Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure And Shock
Meconium Aspiration
Vaginal Bleeding
Placenta Previa
Ectopic Pregnancy
Stages Of Labor
Complications of Pregnancy
Abruptio Placenta
Ecclampsia
Preeclampsia
High Risk Pregnancy
Dextrose 50% in Water
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Glucose Metabolism
The 4 Chambered 2 Stage Pump
Right Heart Failure
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
Delirium and Dementia
Cognitive Impairment
Pregnancy
Vaginal Delivery
Delivering The Baby
Reproductive System – Male
Reproductive System – Female
Bleeding From The Neck
Chest Trauma
How People Die: Chest Trauma
Chest Wall Related Injuries
Blunt Force Trauma To The Lungs & Heart
Assessment Of Chest Injuries
How People Die: Obstructive Shock
Anatomy Of The Face
Understanding Field Triage of Injured Patients
Non Invasive Blood Pressure
Mental Status Exam
Closed Soft Tissue Injuries
Venomous Snakes
Snake Bites
Black Widow Spider Bites
Brown Recluse Spider Bite
Bee & Wasp Stings
Assessment Of Soft Tissue Injuries
Special Wound Care Dressings
Anisocoria
Eye Injuries
Management of Facial Injuries
How To Determine If A Person Experienced A Head Injury Without Actually Asking them
Skull Fractures
Protective Layers Of The Brain
Increased Intracranial Pressure
The Glasgow Coma Score
Basilar Skull Fracture
The Skull
Cushing’s Triad
Brain Injury
Abnormal Breathing From Head Injuries
Posturing
Types of Brain Injuries
Symptoms Associated With Injuries To Various Parts Of The Brain
Assessment & Management Of Patients With Brain Injuries
Cranial Nerves
The Autonomic Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The Life & Death of a Neuron
Nerve Tissue
The Structure of the Nervous System
Anatomy Of The Brain
The Central Nervous System (CNS)
Introduction to the Nervous System
Anatomy Of The Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injuries
Assessment & Management of Patient’s With Spinal Cord Injuries
Heat Injuries
Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Cramps
Cold Weather Injuries
SCUBA Diving Emergencies
Drowning
Decompression Sickness
Electrical Injuries
Types of Burns
More Burns
Sprains & Strains
Lower Extremity Anatomy
Upper Extremity Anatomy
Complications of Fractures
More About Long Bone Fractures
Traction Splinting
Dislocations
Bones & Muscles
Neck Injuries
Anatomy Of The Neck
Anatomy of The Spine
Anatomical Terms
Classification of Bones
Types Of Splints
Management Of Orthopedic Trauma
Assessment Of Orthopedic Injuries
The Effects of Acidosis on Cells & Tissue
The Life Cycle Of A Red Blood Cell
Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
To Understand the Infant, You Have to Understand the Fetus
What The Infant Is Trying To Tell Us When They Cry
School Age Children & Adolescents
Early Adulthood
Even More Threats To Perfusion
More Threats To Perfusion
Threats To Perfusion
Gas Transport Disturbances
How Gases are Transported In The Body
What Is A Cell?
How Cells Work
The Life Cycle of Energy Produced By Cells
How Cells Breathe
Psychiatric
Drugs Of Abuse – Narcotics
Drugs Of Abuse – Alcohol Use Disorder
Drugs Of Abuse – Non Narcotics
Poisonings & Exposures
Medication Overdose
Management of Toxicological Emergencies
Sickle Cell Crisis
Sickle Cell Disease
Cardiac Output
Influence of the Nervous System On Cardiac Output
Getting Blood To The Body
Forces That Move Blood Through Capillaries
Perfusion – It’s All About The Flow
Microcirculation
Why Two Pressures?
Dying Doesn’t Always Come Easy
Reproductive System
Reproductive System – Male
Digestive System
The Digestive System – Accessory Organs
The Cardiovascular Exam
Structure of the Digestive System – The Alimentary Canal
PASG or MAST
The Problem With Pelvic Fractures
Assessment & Management Of Abdominal Trauma
Abdominal Injuries
Abdominal Pain Conditions
Abdominal Pain Location Vs Illness/Injury
Peritoneal & Retroperitoneal Structures
Anatomy Of The Abdomen & Pelvis
History & Physical Of Acute Abdomen Patients
Care for the Newborn
Kidney Problems
Diabetic Medications
Renal System
Diabetic Exam
Hyperglycemia vs Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
The Endocrine System
The Pancreas
How The Body Controls Blood Glucose
How People Die: Cardiogenic Shock
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Management of Cardiovascular Emergencies
Cardiogenic Shock
The Cardiac Cycle
Drugs For Chest Pain
Physical Exam – The Basics
How People Die: VQ Mismatch
When A Stroke Doesn’t Look Like A Stroke
Positioning Patients
Respiratory Exam
When History Taking Goes Bad
Setting The Stage For Obtaining A Patient History
Patient History For The Frequent Flier
History Taking
What Does OPQRST Mean?
Croup
Cystic Fibrosis
Pertussis
Eppiglottitis
The Immune System
Immune System Response
Allergic Reaction vs Anaphylaxis
Principles of Pharmacology
Emergency Medications
Kinds of Medications Used In An Emergency
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment
Albuterol
Asthma
Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Viral Respiratory Infections
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
More Oxygen Delivery Devices
Composition of Ambient Air
Communication: One Size Does Not Necessarily Fit All
Suctioning
Abbreviations
Special Considerations In Trauma
Documentation By Patient Management
Subjective versus Objective
A Closer Look At a PCR
Documentation
How Radios Work
EMS System Communications
How A Repeater Works
Hospital Emergency Administrative Radio (HEAR)
How To Talk On A Radio
Typical Communication Scenarios
Interpersonal Communication
Time To Clear The Air
Signs of Inadequate Ventilation
Problems With Ambient Air
How People Die: Asphyxia
A Complete Guide To Pulse Oximetry
CO-Oximeter
Assisting Ventilation
Manually Triggered Ventilation Device
Automatic Transport Ventilator/Resuscitator
Ventilation Of Protected Airways
Respiratory Volumes & Capacities
The Dead Space Gets Filled Up Before Any Air Gets Into The Lungs
Mechanics of Breathing
Chemical and Neurological Control of Involuntary Respiration
It Takes Negative Pressure To Inhale
Respiratory System – More Structures
More Tissue & Cell Exchange
Typical Causes Of Airway Obstruction
Trachea & Bronchial Tree
Injury Prevention
Lifting & Moving
Use of Simple Hand Tools
Reassessment
Field Triage of Injured Patients
Injury Prevention
Nerve Agent Antidotes
To Understand the Infant, You Have to Understand the Fetus
Modifying Assessment Based On Age
How To Assess Pediatric Patients
Patient Assessment For Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Seizures
Care for the Newborn
Documentation
How Vital Signs Vary With Age
Foreign Body In The Eye
Multi-System Trauma
Injuries To The Brain & Skull
Injuries To The Spine
Impaled Objects
Special Considerations In Trauma
Exposure To Cold
Exposure To Heat
Submersion
Getting Old Sucks
Elder Abuse
Child Abuse
Mandatory Reporting
The only way to defeat pediatric shock is to stay in front of it
SIDS & ALTE
Modifying Assessment Based On Age
Pediatric vs Adult Anatomy
Pediatric Airway Compromise
Sucking Chest Wounds
Prehospital Burn Care
The Skin
Burns
Dislocations
Long Bone Fractures
Joints And Articulations
Muscular System
Skeletal System
Vaginal Bleeding
Amputations
Dressings & Bandages
How To Stop Bleeding
Wounds That Bleed
How does the blood circulatory system work?
Circulatory System Structure
Finding And Treating Shock (hypoperfusion)
How People Die: Shock
Poison
Restraining Patients
From Thought To Deed
Cranial Nerves
Auto Injection Made Easy….And Fun
Anaphylaxis
Hemodialysis
Nosebleed (epistaxis)
The Endocrine System
Assessing The Abdomen
The Organs of the Abdominopelvic Cavity
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hyperglycemia vs Hypoglycemia
Diabetes
Chest Pain
Therapeutic Communication
The EMS Treatment of Seizures
Seizures
Play It Safe With Psychiatric Patients
Psychiatric
Getting SPASTIC With Altered Mental Status
How People Die: Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Compromise
More Anatomy of Respiratory System
Respiratory System – Airway
How Oxygen Gets Into Your Body From The Environment
Respiratory Distress
Stroke
EMS Treatment of Stroke
The Problem With Blood Clots
The Cerebral Vascular System
Anatomy and Physiology of Organs Related To Delivery
Times Up… Let’s Deliver A Baby
Vaginal Bleeding While Pregnant
Assessing A Patient With Labor Contractions
Threats To Perfusion
Internal Bleeding
Bleeding
How does the blood circulatory system work?
How Blood Moves Through The Body
Blood Vessels
Blood
Automated External Defibrillator
AED Specifics
Defibrillation
This Is Why Your Chest Compressions Suck
Airway Risk Management In Responsive Patients Or Patients With A Clear Airway
Positioning Patients
Relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstructions In Conscious Patients
Techniques For Opening An Airway On An Unconscious Patient
The Focused History & Physical Examination
How To Look For Injuries
When To Ask Questions Or Look For Injuries
What To Do When The Patient Is Unconscious And There Is No MOI
How To Protect Yourself From Disease During the Primary Survey
What The MOI Means To The Primary Survey
Meet The Patient With The Primary Survey
How Oxygen Gets Into Your Body From The Environment
Supplemental Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Delivery Devices
Management of Inadequate Ventilation
Normal Ventilation vs Positive Pressure Ventilation
Tissue and Cell Exchange
More Anatomy of Respiratory System
Mechanics of Ventilation
How People Die: Suffocation
How People Die: Suffocation
Assessment of Adequate and Inadequate Ventilation
How To Assess Breathing Status in Unconscious Patients
How To Assess Breathing In Conscious Patients
Mechanical Airway Devices – OPA
Mechanical Airway Devices – NPA
How People Die: Choking
The Lower Airway
Anatomy of Upper Airway
Airway Assessment
Nerve Agents
Mark I Autoinjector Kit
Auto Injection Made Easy….And Fun
Weapons Of Mass Destruction Incidents
Calling For The Bird