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EMT-Basic Part 7

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This deck covers essential concepts from the EMT-Basic curriculum, including anatomy, physiology, and emergency response techniques.

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PNS

nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
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Definition
PNS
nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
autonomic NS
division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
digestive system
system by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
stomach
musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
small intestine
muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, jejunum and the ileum, which receives partially digested food fr...
large intestine
muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion ...
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EMT-Basic Part 7
TermDefinition
PNS
nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
autonomic NS
division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
digestive system
system by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
stomach
musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
small intestine
muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, jejunum and the ileum, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls
large intestine
muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body
liver
largest internal organ of the body, produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body
gallbladder
a sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
pancreas
a gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
spleen
an organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
appendix
a small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab, then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis
skin
layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
epidermis
outer layer of the skin
dermis
the inner layer of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis
subcutaneous layers
layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
endocrine system
system of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
insulin
hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
epinephrine
hormone produced by the body, as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
body mechanics
proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
direct carry
a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
draw-sheet method
a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
extremity lift
a method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees
power grip
gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, hands at least 10 inches apart
power lift
a lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind balls of feet, back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips
TRAMP
Time, Route, Amount, Medication, Patient