procedure becomes more criticized every time it is used. When initiating the rapid sequence intubation protocol‚ the paramedic takes total control over the patient’s airway by sedating the patient with paralytic drugs and placing a breathing tube into the patient’s trachea. When evaluating the risks versus the benefits of an endotracheal tube insertion in the pre-hospital environment‚ paramedics must make split second decisions since the patient’s life depends on the paramedic’s knowledge and skills. If
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understand the elements of law in order to provide the highest standard of care and assistance. This essay will discuss the concept of consent in paramedicine and the legal and ethical implications that are involved in treating a patient. As a paramedic‚ before treating or transporting a patient‚ informed consent needs to be obtained. The term consent means to give assent‚ permission‚ agreement or to approve (Steer‚ 2007). When deciding on the validity of consent‚ some key points have to be examined
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entering the field. For anyone thinking of entering the EMS field‚ one thing is for certain‚ and that is the individual is probably not doing so to become wealthy. According to the website PayScale.com‚ the salary range nationally for an EMT/Paramedic ranges from $20‚895 to $50‚240‚ with a median of $32‚547 (PayScale‚ 2013). (PayScale‚ 2013) (PayScale‚ 2013) In Tulsa‚ Oklahoma‚ the average salary for EMS personnel is slightly higher‚ ranging from $51‚730 to $72‚901‚ with the average annual
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as a moral duty that paramedics must follow according to Blaber et al. (2012). Due to the demands of the job and having to make quick clinical decision‚ ethical consideration are sometimes put aside. This is why Beauchamp and Childress (2001) have created a list of four principles to approach ethics to help paramedics be better clinicians. These principles are for a sense of justice‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficience and respect of autonomy. The control of medicines by Paramedics in the United Kingdom
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2010). The case study clearly explained how current and past evaluations had suggested that Mr. V had experienced epileptoid automatism or postictal combativeness during the time that the assault took place. Despite the fact that Mr. V assaulted a paramedic‚ there was absolutely no motive or purpose that could be linked to Mr. V’s act of violence. Furthermore‚ many would consider Mr. V’s actions to symbolize a remarkably senseless crime. Conversely‚ the only plausible explanation that surfaced was supported
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Learner Analysis Jodi Halligan Western Governors University JNT2 Task 2 Background Summary Flight nurse’s and Flight Paramedics perform as members of an aeromedical crew on helicopters (rotor wing)‚ and airplanes (fixed wing) aircraft‚ providing for in-flight management and care for all types and ages of patients. Responsibilities of this job include the planning and preparation of each flight‚ to include such things as; safety‚ evaluation
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but this has not stopped me from going back in to higher education now my children are older‚ I feel more determined than ever as a mature student to gain the qualifications that I need to pursue my goals and to have the career that I want as a paramedic. I currently work for the NHS as a nursing assistant which has given me the opportunity to learn and develop new skills‚ it has also given me the opportunity to work in various departments within the trust which has helped me gain insight and experience
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Edward F. Croker once said‚ “When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work.” A firefighter is a bold occupation that requires daily courage. Firefighters help local communities and they have an enormous responsibility to protect and save civilians from fires and other dangerous accidents. Being a firefighter is physically and mentally demanding. A firefighter is the first person on a scene and has to deal with
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Ethical considerations in Public Services provision. This assignment will examine in depth into the moral and also ethical issues which are within the Public Services it will also show the need in which we need to be able to appreciate the ethical standards and also the professional codes of conduct within the Public Services. It will also show different elements of their own integrity‚ accountability and the ethical conduct within the public sector organisations. The term ethics is defined as a
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Intubation Competency Assessing and assuring an open airway and ventilation are two of the most important and sometimes challenging tasks that a paramedic will have. Without a way for air to enter and exit the lungs‚ human life is immediately compromised. It is for this reason that airway and ventilation skills are a vital part of paramedic education and training (Sanders‚ 2007). Endotracheal (ET) intubation is a procedure by which a tube is inserted through the mouth down into the trachea
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