Paramedic Theory Of Trauma

Trauma can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. Trauma is often described as physical damage causing distress to the body and mind and can impact a person’s life for many years after the event. No trauma is the same and each injury requires a different response in medical care (Cox, 2013). Fischer et al (2008) shows that paramedics are often unprepared for trauma cases and that in incidents that involved trauma they are less likely to understand the guidelines and implications surrounding the injury which results in slower treatment; Williams et al (2013) and Thompson (2015) supports this theory stating university trained paramedics are unlikely to qualify ready for what they’ll face in their careers.