chapter 1 Flashcards

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first responder

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first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency

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initial care

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  1. EMT
  2. paramedics
  3. nurse & physicians
  4. other health professionals
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EMS system

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  1. reporting
  2. dispatch
  3. first response
  4. EMS response
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reporting

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the public safety answering point is contacted

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dispatch

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appropriate equipment & personnel are dispatched to the scene

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first response

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law enforcement officers & firefighters are likely to be on the scene

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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

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basic goals of first responder

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  1. evaluate / stabilize & treat patients using a minimum of specialized equipment
  2. improvise
  3. help EMT’s & paramedics when they arrive on scene
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9
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first responders operate in variety settings

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  1. high population ( urban areas) differ sharply from rural areas ( open areas )
  2. regional variations in climate require you to use DIFFERENT skills & equipment in treating patients
  3. supplemental skills may be required in different regions in MA
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10
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physician or medical director

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leader of the medical team
* daniel muse MD - MPTC medical director

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direct or off-line medical control the physician

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  • reviews medical calls
  • helps set medical policies & procedures
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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
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