PAIN TREATMENT IN THE PRACTICE OF PARAMEDICS

Abstract

The feeling of pain accompanies a significant proportion of Medical Emergency Teams (METs) and emergency depart¬ment patients, especially those with trauma. Modern medicine focuses on combating this unpleasant sensation, as it can negatively affect the patient’s condition. Paramedics, who are the first on the scene, in today’s emergency care system work in primary teams, i.e. without a doctor, so it is their responsibility to implement appropriate pharmacotherapy. Assessment and treatment of pain in the pre-hospital care setting are among the key aspects of the role of paramedics. In view of the scarcity of diagnostic tools, decisions are made on the basis of simple clinical tests, so the knowledge and experience of medical personnel seem to be paramount here. It is important to keep in mind the current state of the pa¬tient, as well as potential disorders that may occur during transport to the hospital. Massive injuries to organs, multiple areas of the body, as well as an advanced stage of disease, require the administration of strong analgesics. The use of appropriate analgesia in the prehospital setting, significantly improves the patient’s comfort and often contributes to a huge improvement in the clinical condition. Undertaking pain management from an ethical and moral point of view is one of the essential tasks of medical personnel, and also demonstrates commitment and professionalism.