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paramedic

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun paramedic has 1 sense
  1. paramedic, paramedical - a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
    --1 is a kind of paraprofessional

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Paramedic

Description:

A paramedic is a trained medical professional who provides emergency medical care in various settings, often arriving at the scene of an accident or illness alongside an ambulance. They are equipped to administer first aid, perform life-saving procedures, and stabilize patients in critical condition before they are transported to a hospital.

Senses and Usages:

A) Noun - Medical Professional:

A paramedic, also known as an emergency medical technician (EMT), is a healthcare professional who offers rapid response medical care in emergencies.

For example, "The paramedic quickly assessed the patient's condition and began administering necessary treatment."

B) Noun - Local Usage:

In some regions, paramedic is used to refer to a vehicle equipped with medical supplies and staffed by trained personnel to provide urgent medical assistance outside of a hospital.

For example, "The city of XYZ just acquired a new state-of-the-art paramedic to improve emergency response."

C) Adjective - Popular Usage:

The term paramedic can be used to describe something or someone associated with providing emergency medical care.

For example, "She called her brother, who is a paramedic, to ask for advice on treating the injury."

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