Paramedics are required to provide emergency medical care to critically ill and injured people in a hospital environment before the nurse and the doctor sees the patient. As such, their job involves performing an initial assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnosis and a treatment plan to help their patients. Depending on their training, paramedics are able to handle all kind of emergencies, including respiratory problems.  Continue reading →

Certified first responders are people who provide pre-hospital care in medical emergencies. They have to complete a course and obtain certification to become qualified to administer medical treatment in the field. A first responder is more skilled than someone who has received training in basic first aid, but are not qualified to offer advanced medical care such as those provided by nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and emergency physicians. However, they can render invaluable service when they encounter certain types of emergencies such as heart attacks, emergency childbirth and spinal immobilization. As such, the first responder kits include all of the first aid supplies that are necessary for a range of emergency situations. Continue reading →

Everyone knows that doctors and nurses wear scrubs, but very few actually know why.  Just like the stethoscope, which is an indispensable tool of trade for a doctor, a set of scrubs is an important accessory for both doctors and nurses. Since they were first worn in the early days of the 20th century, scrubs have now become a symbol of the profession. So why do nurses wear scrubs? Continue reading →

Running exerts a lot of pressure on your legs and the knees are especially vulnerable to injuries as they play a pivotal role of bending and straightening the legs. People who run regularly either as a professional activity or as a form of daily exercise often develop some form of knee pain or injury. Knee pain can range from mild to extremely painful depending upon the type and extent of the injury. The use of knee braces for running can prevent the injuries and also provide relief to already injured knees. Continue reading →