What equipment does a paramedic carry?

1. Emergency Medical Kit

* Contains various medical supplies and medications, including:

* Bandages

* Gauze

* Adhesive tape

* IV fluids

* Oxygen

* Medications (such as pain relievers, antihistamines, and epinephrine)

* Disposable gloves

* CPR mask

2. Portable Oxygen Tank

Used to provide supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory problems.

3. Stethoscope

Used to listen to the patient's heart, lungs, and abdominal sounds.

4. Blood Pressure Cuff

Used to measure the patient's blood pressure.

5. Pulse Oximeter

Used to measure the patient's pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels.

6. Glucometer

Used to measure the patient's blood sugar levels.

7. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Used to deliver an electric shock to the patient's heart in case of cardiac arrest.

8. Immobilization Devices

Used to stabilize the patient's neck, spine, and limbs in case of injury.

9. Communication Devices

Used to communicate with other emergency personnel and the hospital.

10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Used to protect the paramedic from exposure to infectious materials, including:

* Gloves

* Gowns

* Masks

* Eye protection

11. Trauma Kit

Contains additional supplies and equipment specifically for treating traumatic injuries, such as:

* Tourniquets

* Pressure dressings

* Splints

* Airways

* Laryngoscopes

* Endotracheal tubes