Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice Volume 1 Terminology

Abstract - A written summary of the key points, especially of a scientific paper; a report presented before publication of the entire paper. Accreditation - A system ensuring that education programs for paramedics and other EMS personnel levels meet minimal guidelines for faculty, facilities, equipment, medical oversight, clinical affiliations, and financial stability. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - The level of EMS practitioner who performs the responsibilities of an EMT with the addition of limited advanced emergency medical care. Advanced Life Support (ALS) - Advanced lifesaving procedures such as intravenous therapy, drug therapy, intubation, and defibrillation. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) - Parametric statistic used to ascertain the extent to which significant group differences can be inferred to the population. Anchor Time - Set of hours when a night-shift worker can reliably expect to rest without interruption. Basic Life Support (BLS) - Basic lifesaving procedures such as artificial ventilation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Bench Research - Research done in a controlled laboratory setting using nonhuman subjects. Bias - Potential unintended or unavoidable effect on study outcomes. Burnout - When coping mechanisms no longer buffer job stressors, which can compromise personal health and well-being. Bystander - A family member, friend, or stranger to the patient who is present at the patient's medical emerg