US Medical Term · emergency
Paramedic
Paramédico
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Paramedic |
| Spanish (Español) | Paramédico |
| Chinese (中文) | 急救醫療人員 |
| Korean (한국어) | 응급 구조사 (고급) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Nhân viên y tế khẩn cấp cao cấp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Paramedic |
| Portuguese (Português) | Paramédico |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | พยาบาลฉุกเฉิน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 救急救命士 |
What it means
A paramedic is an advanced pre-hospital healthcare provider with higher training than an EMT. Paramedics can perform advanced life support procedures, including placing breathing tubes (intubation), administering a wider range of medications, interpreting heart rhythm strips, and performing cardiac monitoring. They work in ambulances and emergency helicopters and communicate with physicians by radio to receive guidance during emergencies. If a paramedic is treating you, it usually means your condition is more serious. Paramedics document their care, which becomes part of your medical record at the hospital. Their rapid interventions often save lives before hospital arrival.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
The paramedic gave him medication in the ambulance on the way here.
El paramédico le dio medicamento en la ambulancia de camino aquí.
A paramedic can intubate a patient in the field if needed.
Un paramédico puede intubar a un paciente en el campo si es necesario.
The paramedic team stabilized her before she arrived at the hospital.
El equipo de paramédicos la estabilizó antes de que llegara al hospital.
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Last reviewed: September 2026