Essays and Research Papers on First Aid & Safety

This 5 page paper provides a broad overview of emergency medical services with a great deal of historical information. Volunteer rescue squads are looked at, and there is a decided focus on ambulances and EMTs. Problems faced by emergency services are addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 13 page overview of the causes and solutions for obesity. The author identifies goals and interventions which are compatible with those identified in “Healthy People 2010”. Eight assessment parameters are utilized including: economics, recreation, physical environment, education, safety and transportation, policies and government, health and social services. Primary, secondary, and tertiary ...

A 3 page paper discussing management, treatment, healing and long-term implications of a broken leg. The patient is a 22-year-old professional football player with a transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula. Includes information on physical theraphy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at shock with an emphasis on psychogenic shock. Symptoms, causes and treatment methods are all discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing management, treatment, healing and long-term implications of a broken leg. The patient is a 22-year-old professional football player with a transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula. Includes information on physical theraphy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at shock with an emphasis on psychogenic shock. Symptoms, causes and treatment methods are all discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page overview of the problems presented by temperature-sensitive medications in the out-of-hospital environment. Life support drugs are of particular concern for the EMT. This paper outlines the temperature requirements for several drugs and emphasizes that provisions must be made to address these needs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the questions, body systems and risk factors associated with medical assessment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper on hypothermia and how it effects blood pressure in relationship to warming the patient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper in the form of a brochure to caregivers, focusing on the leading causes of accidental injury among preschoolers and steps that caregivers can take to mitigate risks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the use of pneumatic nailing tools at Steinway & Sons, manufacturers of the world's leading piano. The company prizes traditional craftsmanship and traditional processes, with the result that it does not have extensive experience with 'modern' tools and techniques. The company and its craftsmen only grudgingly turn to ...

This 4 page paper presents a guide suitable for a high school camping trip. Information about symptoms and treatment are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In three pages this paper examines five workplace safety hazards that are often overlooked and the risks that are associated with them. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper examines two articles and the reactions of labor to current events. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes several scenarios in which deer hunters got into trouble due to hypothermia. The writer discusses basic hunting safety precautions that relate to cold weather and hypothermia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not seat belts actually save lives. The information suggests that seat belt use does save lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the evolution of the American Red Cross and how the non-profit organization provides humanitarian aid and assistance in war zones and disaster sites. There are 2 sources cited.

A 5 page paper that focuses on the STAAR exam in the state of Texas. This exam is given at certain grade levels. The scores reported are from high school. The rest of the paper provides a research propose with design, method, subjects, data needed, validity, reliability, and triangulation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper reports on the American Red Cross, which focuses on disaster relief. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses concussions, what they are, why they are significant, and prevention measures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on stakeholders and quality initiatives for reducing central line infections among patients. Bibliography lists 4 sources.