Hazmedics are also called 'toxmedic, hazmat paramedic, or hazardous materials medic..." (Schnepp, 2003) Schnepp states that the hazmedic "functions as a prehospital resource for acute toxicological illness, chemical exposures, and overall health and Continue Reading...
medical field is one that is populated with professionals whom non-medical individuals do not think about every day; yet these professionals profoundly affect the care received and in many cases the life or death of an individual being treated by th Continue Reading...
King County, WAshignton
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
"Measure and improve" is the motto that drives King County EMS
Demographics of the System
King County, Washington - Overview
Service Area
Population Density
Economic Indicators from Censu Continue Reading...
King County, WAshignton
Demographics of the System
King County, Washington
Service Area
Population Density
Economic Indicators from Census Data
Structural Attributes of the EMS System
Geographic Scope
Standard Setting and Enforcement
Divisio Continue Reading...
King County, WAshignton
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Demographics of the System
King County, Washington
Service Area
Population Density
Economic Indicators from Census Data
Structural Attributes of the EMS System
Geographic Scope
Standard Continue Reading...
Abstract
Countries all over the world are prone to face a broad range of emergencies that result from hazards of varying degree and scale, international consequences, and other complexities. Through experiencing these emergencies, a country’s p Continue Reading...
EMS in Trauma SystemsOutlineI. Introduction (300 words)A. Importance of EMS in trauma systems1. Rapid response to emergencies2. Critical role in patient outcomesB. Components of a trauma system1. Prehospital care2. Hospital careII. Review of Literatu Continue Reading...