"Lateral" is a comparison word that means farther from the midline, or middle of the body.

ETTs are among the many mandatory reporters in Alaska, along with school teachers, counselors, and others. Mandatory reporters must report suspected child abuse or neglect. ETTs are also required to report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.

"Medial" is a comparison word that means closer to the midline, or middle of the body.

A doctor who provides direction to an EMS provider. This can be online (calling a physician about the patient in front of you) or offline (written guidance that the EMS crew uses for patient care generally).

The area under the finger and toenails. An area that can be examined for the presence of cyanosis and capillary refill.

A flexible tube, inserted through a nostril, used to help maintain an airway. Can usually be used in patients with a gag reflex.

Failure of a provider to deliver appropriate medical care. This is determined by comparing to the care that would be delivered by a provider of similar training and by comparing to the provider’s scope of practice.

Sometimes called spinal shock, this is a failure of the body to move sufficient blood to the tissues due to a spinal injury. Typically seen as flushed and dry skin, normal pulse, and low blood pressure.

A dressing used to seal an area, such as over a sucking chest wound or over an area of exposed abdominal organs.