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This document is from a textbook titled "Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene" and covers topics related to medical terminology, human anatomy, and body systems. It includes objectives to define common medical prefixes, suffixes, anatomical terms, and introduces key concepts like the four main body cavities and systems. Diagrams are provided to illustrate anatomical structures and systems like respiratory, circulatory and the heart. The overall document provides an introduction to fundamental concepts for emergency medical responders.

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Emergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical Responder First on SceneFirst on Scene CHAPTER TENTH EDITION Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Lifespan Development 4
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: a. Common prefixes and suffixes: • Arterio- • Brady- • Cardio- • Hemo- • Hyper- • Hypo- • Naso- continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: a. Common prefixes and suffixes: • Neuro- • Oro- • Tachy- • Thermo- • Vaso- • -ectom • -graphy/graph continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: a. Common prefixes and suffixes: • -gram • -itis • -ology/ologist • -osis • -ostomy • -otomy • -scopy/scopic continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: b. abdominal cavity c. abdominal quadrants d. anatomical position e. anatomy f. anterior g. diaphragm h. distal i. inferior continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: j. lateral k. lateral recumbent l. medial m.midline n. palpate o. pelvic cavity p. physiology continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Objectives 1. Define the following terms: q. posterior r. prone s. proximal t. recovery position u. superior v. supine w. thoracic cavity continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Medical Terminology • Two categories of medical terms  Descriptive • Terms describe shape, size, color and function  Eponyms • Three parts to terms  Root  Prefix  Suffix
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Table 4.1 Common Medical Root Words continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Table 4.1 (continued) Common Medical Root Words
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Table 4.2 Common Prefixes
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Table 4.3 Common Suffixes
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Think About It • Why is it useful to learn medical root words, prefixes and suffixes? • You have a patient with a history of endocarditis. What do you think this condition involves? • What might cholecystectomy involve?
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron POSITIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL TERMS
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Positional and Directional Terms • Anatomy  Study of body structure • Anatomical position  Standard reference position for body in study of anatomy
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.1 Common anatomical terms of direction.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Positional and Directional Terms • Anterior  Front of body or body part • Posterior  Back of body or body part • Midline  Imaginary vertical line used to divide body into right and left halves • Medial  Toward the midline of body
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Positional and Directional Terms • Lateral  Away from midline of body • Superior  Toward top of the head • Inferior  Toward the feet • Proximal  Closer to the torso
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Positional and Directional Terms • Distal  Farther away from torso • Supine  Lying face up • Prone  Lying face down • Recovery position (lateral recumbent)  Lying on one's side
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Positional and Directional Terms • Semi-Fowler's position  Patient sitting up at an angle • Trendelenburg position  Patient supine at an angle with feet elevated
Supine Prone
Supine Prone
Left Lateral Recumbent Right Lateral Recumbent
Fowler Semi-Fowler < 45°45° to 60°
Trendelenburg’sP osition Shock Position No longer recommended for shock
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Think About It • Why might the use of positional and directional terms be important? • When might using simple terms be more appropriate than medical terminology?
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron OVERVIEW OF THE HUMAN BODY
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Physiology  Function of body and its many systems • Regions of the body  Major internal structures and general location of each • Four major body cavities  Cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.3 Common anatomical body regions.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.4 The main body cavities.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Cranial cavity  Houses brain and its specialized membranes • Thoracic (chest) cavity  Enclosed by rib cage  Holds and protects lungs, heart, great blood vessels, part of windpipe, part of esophagus
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.5 Major structures of the chest cavity.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Abdominal cavity  Lies between chest cavity and pelvic cavity  Holds stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, most of large intestine continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Diaphragm  Muscle used in breathing  Separates chest cavity from abdominal cavity continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Pelvic cavity  Protected by bones of pelvic girdle  Houses urinary bladder, portions of large intestine, internal reproductive organs
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.1.1 The major organs of the body.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Abdominal Quadrants  Right upper quadrant (RUQ) • Liver, gallbladder, part of small and large intestine  Left upper quadrant (LUQ) • Stomach, spleen, part of small and large intestine, part of liver continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Overview of the Human Body • Abdominal Quadrants  Right lower quadrant (RLQ) • Appendix, part of small and large intestine  Left lower quadrant (LLQ) • Part of small and large intestine
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.6 The four main abdominal quadrants and associated anatomy.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.1.2 Some organs are solid, while others are hollow.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron BODY SYSTEMS
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.2.1 The major structures of the respiratory system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Respiratory System  Functions • Gas exchange • Warms, filters, and moisturizes air • Minimizes possible aspiration continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Respiratory System  Complications • Perfusion adversely affected if patient is not breathing adequately or stops breathing • Diseases and injury disrupt delivery of oxygen
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Circulatory System  Primary Structures • Heart • Blood vessels • Blood continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.3.1 The circulatory system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.3.2 The major structures of the heart.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.3.3 The components of the cardiac conduction system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Musculoskeletal System  Primary Structures • Bones • Muscles • Tendons • Ligaments continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Musculoskeletal System  Functions • Provides structure, support, protection for body and internal organs • Allows body movement • Skeletal system produces disease- fighting white blood cells.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.4.1 The major structures of the skeletal system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.4.2 The major structures of the skull (cranium).
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Musculoskeletal System  Axial skeleton • Skull, vertebrae, rib cage, sternum  Appendicular skeleton • Upper and lower extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles  Skeletal muscles constitute 40%–50% of body's weight.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.5.1 The muscular system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.5.2 Three types of muscle tissue found in the body.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.5.3 Blood vessels are constructed of smooth muscle, which is capable of constricting (getting smaller) and dilating (getting larger).
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Nervous System  Primary Structures • Brain • Spinal cord • Nerves continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.6.1 The major structures of the nervous system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.6.2 Divisions of the spinal column.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Digestive System  Structures • Esophagus • Stomach • Small intestines • Large intestines continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Digestive System  Functions • Breaks down food for energy • Removal of waste products
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.7.1 The major structures of the digestive system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Reproductive System  Structures • Male • Testes and penis • Female • Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Reproductive System  Functions • Hormone production • Gestation and development
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.8.1 The major structures of the male reproductive system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.8.2 The major structures of the female reproductive system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Urinary System  Structures • Kidneys • Ureters • Bladder • Urethra continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.9.1 The major structures of the urinary system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Integumentary System  Structures • Skin • Nails • Hair • Sweat glands • Oil glands • Mammary glands continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Integumentary System  Skin • Largest organ of the body • Three layers • Epidermis • Dermis • Subcutaneous • Houses the other structures of the integumentary system continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Integumentary System  Skin • Functions • Protection • Regulation of body temperature • Sensations temperature and senses heat, cold, touch, pain, and pressure • Regulation of body fluids
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.10.1 The anatomy of the skin.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Endocrine System  Primary Structures • Thyroid • Pituitary • Adrenal • Epinephrine • Pancreas • Insulin • Gonads continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Body Systems • Endocrine System  Functions • Metabolism regulation • Physical size and strength • Hair growth • Voice pitch • Reproduction
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron 4.11.1 The major structures of the endocrine system.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Developmental Stages  Neonate (birth to 28 days old)  Infant (birth up to 1 year old)  Toddler (1–3 years old)  Preschooler (3–6 years old)  School-age children (6–12 years old)
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.7 It is common for a single family to extend to several generations of living members.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Developmental Stages  Adolescent (12–18 years old)  Early adulthood (20–30 years old)  Middle adulthood (31–60 years old)  Late adulthood (60 to the end of life) continued on next slide
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Neonates/Infants (birth up to one year old)  Sensitive to cold temperatures  Separation anxiety  Visual assessments most productive • Toddlers (1–3 years old)  Sense of independence  Stranger anxiety  Separation anxiety
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.8 Infants prefer to be warm and favor their primary caregiver.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.9 Toddlers are curious and often fearful of strangers.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Preschoolers (3–6 years old)  Developed concrete thinking skills  Need reassurance • Respond well to simple explanations  Separation anxiety  Toe to head assessment  Typically quite modest
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.10 Preschoolers are adventurous need lots of reassurance.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • School-Aged Children (6–12 years old)  Basic understanding of body and its function  Able to communicate and understand more complex ideas  Very literal  Are aware and afraid of death and dying as well as pain
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.11 School-age children are more likely to understand what you are doing and cooperate with your exam.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Adolescents (12–18 years old)  Understand anatomy and physiology  Able to process, express complex ideas  Risk takers • Poor judges of consequence  Afraid of disfigurement, permanent injury  Believe they are immortal, indestructible  Want to be treated as adults
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.12 Adolescents are often very modest about their bodies.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Early Adulthood (20–30 years old)  Peak health • Very active  Majority of those involved in traumatic injuries and accidents
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.13 Early adults are most at risk for injuries from trauma.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Middle Adulthood (31–60 years old)  Decrease in ability to see and hear well  Decrease in height  Hair begins to turn gray  Permanent wrinkles appear in skin
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.14 A couple in middle adulthood.
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Lifespan Development • Late Adulthood (60 to the end of life)  Decline in ability to see, hear, taste, smell  Mobility difficult for some  Awareness of mortality present  Decrease in ability to perceive pain  Common overlapping illnesses, multiple medications
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10/e Christopher J. Le Baudour | J. David Bergeron Figure 4.15 Many geriatric adults remain very active.
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