Category: Patient Assessment
Paramedic Approach to Analgesia
Pain is one of the most common reasons for paramedics to be called, and something we are well equipped to deal with. Understanding and...
“I’ll get the details” – what information do paramedics need to collect?
It’s a common occurrence that, after 5-10 minutes on scene with a patient, once you’ve established there’s no immediate life threat and have a...
Neuro – General Assessment
Neurological assessment for paramedics primarily focuses on the level of consciousness and pupil reflexes. Although there are some specialised assessments (such as stroke screen,...
Blood Glucose Level (BGL)
Blood glucose level (BGL) monitoring is a commonly performed assessment by paramedics. A device called a glucometer is used, and requires test strips and...