chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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first responder
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first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
2
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initial care
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- EMT
- paramedics
- nurse & physicians
- other health professionals
3
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EMS system
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- reporting
- dispatch
- first response
- EMS response
4
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reporting
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the public safety answering point is contacted
5
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dispatch
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appropriate equipment & personnel are dispatched to the scene
6
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first response
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law enforcement officers & firefighters are likely to be on the scene
7
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EMS response
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an ambulance staffed by EMT basics, EMT intermediates or paramedics should arrive shortly thereafter
8
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basic goals of first responder
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- evaluate / stabilize & treat patients using a minimum of specialized equipment
- improvise
- help EMT’s & paramedics when they arrive on scene
9
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first responders operate in variety settings
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- high population ( urban areas) differ sharply from rural areas ( open areas )
- regional variations in climate require you to use DIFFERENT skills & equipment in treating patients
- supplemental skills may be required in different regions in MA
10
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physician or medical director
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leader of the medical team
* daniel muse MD - MPTC medical director
11
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direct or off-line medical control the physician
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- reviews medical calls
- helps set medical policies & procedures
12
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your certification requirements
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- continuing education over 3 years ( 4 hours per year )
- BLS ( CPR): re-certification is required by law in MA to be conducted bi-annually