PS1 class

[Steve_]

I just started Pathophysiology in my paramedic class is there any pointers that could help me out I know its all very important but alot of you have went through this before so I figuered I would ask?:blush:

-Thank You
Steve

 

[Ridryder911]

I believe many get caught up in the "big stuff" such as the muscles, bones, etc. which is definitely important, but I have seen many blow off the micro stuff such as at the cellular level. In reality, most of our patients in critical condition is having problems at a cellular level, alike the foundation of everything else it all starts out there.

I wished I could say there is parts not to know, but alike a mechanic all parts are essential for the human body to function.

Learn good study habits and use as much visual objects as possible.

R/r 911

 

[JPINFV]

In the pathophys class I'm currently taking (I'm not sure how it would compare to paramedic pathophys), my professor made it clear the different categories that he wanted us to know. We need to:
1. Be able to define with 1-3 sentences the disease
2. Know the pathogenesis (etiology and mechanism)
3. Know the morphology (clinical, gross [organ/organ system] and micro [cell/histological].
4. General clinical course
5. Basic rational interventions.

Not every disease is going to have stuff for every category, but most will have information in the majority of the sections and it's how the text book is laid out.

 

[Ops Paramedic]

As rid mentioned, it is of great importance go go back to where it all starts: The cell. Ensure that you are up to date with your anatomy and physiology, as the pathophys texts will always refer to these two sections. Pathophys is the study of disease/disorder, i.e. what goes wrong, and you cannot study what goes wrong if you don't know what is right (Anat & Phys).

It is a big section, but very important. Should you know the cause of the patient diagnosis (Pathophys behind the diagnosis), it will be easier to treat and your treatment will then be based on educational decision making, rather just the protocol.

Good luck!!