Term
| The purpose of the modern EMS system |
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Definition
| permits patient care to begin at the scene of the injury or illness |
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Term
| Two methods to access the EMS system what are the advantages and disadvantages of each |
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Definition
911
+ trained EMS dispatchers who can provide lifesaving instruction
reduces time to call
multiple agencies can be notified at same time
- requires land line
911 enhanced
automatic number and location identification
CELL PHONE AND VOIP NO GOOD cannot use enhance location indentification |
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Term
| Four levels or prehospital emergency care training |
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Definition
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
basic airway, ventilation, and oxygen therapy devices, vital signs and provides stabilization of injuries, eye irrigation,bleeding control,emergency moves, CPR,automated external defibrillation,and emergency child birth care
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Same as EMR plus advanced oxygen therapy and ventilation equipment, pulse oximeter, automatic blood pressure monitoring equipment, and limited medication administration
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AFMT)
Same as EMT plus advanced airway devices, monitoring blood glucose levels, initiation of intravenous and intraosseous (bone) infusion and administration of a select number of medications
Paramedic
Same as AEMT plus advanced assessments, form field impressions, provide invasive and drug intervention to reduce disability and death of patients who access the EMS system |
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Term
| Six types of specialty facilities , other than hospitals and ER, to which some patients may be transported |
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Definition
Trama Center
Burn Center
Obstetrical Center
Pediatric Center
Poison Center
Stroke Center
Cardiac Center
Hyperbaric Center Spine Injury Center
Psychiatric Center |
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Term
| General responsibility of EMT |
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Definition
Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness
ensure safety of EMS crew, the patient, and bystanders at scene
operaton of emergency vehicles
assess the patient
provide emergency care
safely lift patient
prepare oral and written reports
safely transport patient
transfer patient care
perform record keeping and data collection
serve as patient advocate
provide emotional support
integrate the EMS service with other agencies
resolve emergency incident
maintain medical and legal standards
enhance professional development
develop and maintain community relations |
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Term
| Five steps to protect your own safety |
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Definition
Drive safely at all times
use seat belt
remove yourself from potentially hazardous sites
Never enter a volatile crowd
use precaution if you suspect anyone at a scene is under the influence of drugs or alcohol has a behavioral disorder or is emotionally charged |
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Term
| Three ways to act as a patient advocate |
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Definition
collect and safeguard a patient's valuables insure chain of custody
protect patients privacy while at the scene even if patient has died
insure friend's and family at scene are informed where patient is being transported to |
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Term
| EMS physician medical director's primary responsibility |
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Definition
the person legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the EMS system
develop and establish the guidelines under which EMS staff function |
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Term
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Definition
| full set of guidelines that define the full scope of medical care (triage,treatment,transport,destination) |
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Term
| Off-line medical direction of Standing orders |
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Definition
| written guidelines that allow EMT's to use their own judgment without having to contact a physician |
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Term
| On-line medical direction |
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Definition
| requires EMT's acquire permission from a physician via cell phone, telephone, radio prior to administering specific emergency aid |
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Term
| EMT's role in quality improvement |
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Definition
document carefully
perform reviews and audits
obtain feedback from patients and
maintain equipment
participate in continuing education
maintain skills |
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Term
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Definition
| Focuses on research to provide clear evidence that certain procedures,medications,and equipment improve the patient;s outcome |
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Term
| EMT's role in public health |
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Definition
participation in
public education
( child seat use, CPR
health screenings |
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