Paramedic Program - Human Pathophysiology Research Project

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Paramedic Program - Human Pathophysiology Research Project, Laguardia Community College, USA

Overview -

Brief introduction of the disease/disorder.

Definition of the disease/disorder from a medical dictionary.

Cause/Pathophysiology - Summary of the disease/disorder, including its:

Cause (genetic, acquired or infectious, multifactorial (i.e. genetics and environment play a role), unknown (Note: This is very unlikely, and if you propose this cause, you need to back it up with cited peer-reviewed literature.)

Is it communicable or non-communicable as per World Health Organization criteria?

System(s)/organ(s) affected - Include descriptions of anatomy and physiology related to the disease/disorder.

Characteristics of the Disorder/Disease -

Signs and symptoms of the disease/disorder, including onset, progression, complications, and prognosis.

Signs and symptoms of the disease/disorder in exacerbated state or flare (what would be seen prehospitally if you were called to care for a patient with this disease/disorder).

Epidemiology -

Who is most likely to get the disease/disorder (male/female, race/ethnic group, environmental factors, age group).

Risk factors for the disease/disorder (if applicable).

How Diagnosis is Made -

Testing methodology: what type(s) of test(s) are done (e.g. lab tests, imaging, genetic consultations and testing, etc.)

Diagnostic criteria: expected results of lab tests, imaging studies, genetic testing (i.e. which gene is mutated), etc.

Treatment/Common Medications -

Medications used to treat the disease/disorder.

Other treatments that may be used for the disease/disorder (e.g. surgeries, physical therapy, etc.).

New treatments on the horizon for this condition.

Lifestyle adaptations required.

Prevention -

Prevention strategies if they exist.

Pre-hospital Considerations -

How prehospital treatments may need to be modified for patients with this condition.

Important elements of the patient history.

Key physical exam findings.

Emergency Care - BLS/ALS Treatment & Concerns for EMS personnel

BSI/Respiratory precautions

Treatment modifications required

Specialty referral

Special handling

Any other considerations a paramedic would have.

Cite the appropriate NYC REMSCO BLS or ALS protocol under which you would treat the patient. In the case of ALS protocols specify what medical control options and/or discretionary orders, if applicable, you might consider.

Additional Information -

Name of any organizations/agencies with more information on this disease/disorder.

Web sites.

Requirements -

Written Paper - Write a research paper of at least 2,500 words comprehensively discussing all of the items outlined above using appropriate sources. At least five (5) peer-reviewed journal articles must be used, and any factual assertion that is not original must be cited appropriately.

Oral Presentation - Prepare a 10-minute oral presentation of your research. Your goal is to enable your classmates to speak in an educated manner about the illness when they encounter it in the field.

Note - All citations for the Human Pathophysiology Research Project are to be done in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) format.

Reference no: EM132439066

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