Chapter 1 Flashcards
off-line medical direction
an EMS system’s written standing orders and protocols, which authorize personnel to perform particular skills in certain situations without actually speaking to the medical director or her designated agent. Also called indirect medical direction.
on-line medical direction
orders to perform a skill or administer care from the on-duty physician, given to the rescuer in person by radio or by phone. Also called direct medical direction.
Paramedic
a member of the EMS system whose training includes advanced life support care, such as inserting advanced airways and starting IV lines. Paramedics also administer medications, interpret electrocardiograms, monitor cardiac rhythms, and perform cardiac defibrillation.
protocols
written guidelines that direct the care EMS personnel provide for patients.
public health system
local resources dedicated to promoting optimal health and quality of life for the people and communities they serve.
public safety answering point (PSAP)
a designated 911 emergency dispatch center.
scope of practice
the care that an Emergency Medical Responder, and Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic is allowed and supposed to provide according to local, state, or regional regulations or statutes. Also called scope of care.
Scope of Practice Model
a national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider.
specialty hospital
a hospital that is capable of providing specialized services such as trauma care, pediatric care, cardiac care, stroke care, or burn care.
research
the systematic investigation to establish facts
standing orders
the medical director’s specific instructions for specific medical conditions or injuries.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
A member of the EMS system whose training includes basic level EMT TRAINING plus responsibility for a minimal level of advanced life support.
Additional skills include starting IV lines, inserting certain advanced airways, and administering certain medications.
Emergency medical responder
A member of the EMS system who has been trained to render first aid care for a patient and assist higher-level providers at the emergency scene.
Emergency Medical technician
A member of the EMS system whose training emphasizes assessment, care, and transportation of the ill or injured patient.
Depending on the level of training, emergency care may include starting IV
(intravenous) lines, inserting
certain advanced airways, and
administering some medications.
Continuous quality improvement
a continuous improvement in the quality of
the product or service being
delivered.
