meedikud
Meedikud is an Estonian term for medical personnel who provide emergency and pre-hospital care. The word covers a range of professionals, from paramedics to emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and sometimes battlefield medics. Meedikud operate mainly outside hospital settings, with the core aim of rapid patient assessment, stabilization, and transport to definitive care. They work in ambulance services, disaster response teams, hospitals’ emergency departments as part of mobile teams, or in military units.
Training and certification: Meedikud typically undergo formal education in paramedicine, emergency medical care, or a closely
Key responsibilities: They perform patient assessment, monitor vital signs, manage airway and breathing, control bleeding, immobilize
Work context: Meedikud collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other emergency responders. They may operate in public