Chapter 1 Flashcards
EMR
basic Emergency care and operations
manning the scene
initiating immediate life saving care
may perform roles under supervision
Course 50 to 60 hours
EMT
additional depth in Emergency care and transport
Not always first to arrive
Initial stabilization of scene and fundamental care
Primary link between emergency scene and hospital
Course 150 to 200 hours
AEMT
ALS(Advanced life support)
IV(intravenous therapy)
Advanced airway management
medication administration
selective emergency intervention for better out come
Course 200 to 400 hours
Paramedic
Focus on ALS (advanced life support)
diagnostic and treatment
Course 1,000 to 2,000 hours
The Star of life
Detection
Reporting
Response
On-scene care
care in transit
Transfer to definitive care
EMS Origins from?
1966 Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (Know now as DHHS Department of Health and Human Services) Enacted?
Emergency Medical Services Development of 1973
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons publish?
Emergency Care and Transportation of the sick and injured in 1971(The Orange Book)
DOT did what in regards to EMS?
developed the first curriculum to serve as the guideline
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) created what that established a plan to standardize the levels of EMS
EMS Agenda 2050
what dictates the minimum skills required of each level of EMS provider
National EMS Scope of Practice Model
How often does the NREMT surveys EMS providers to understand the current real world practice out of hospital
Every 5 years
What type of emergency transport what found in the early times of EMS expect in the few urban areas?
Local funeral home would use their hearse that would be converted in a cot.
What does Title I of the ADA protects
EMTs seeking gainful employment under many circumstances
In the overall scheme of prehospital medicine, what are the primary roles and responsibilities of an EMT?
. The primary roles and responsibilities of an EMT relate to being prepared for a call, emergency vehicle operation, scene safety, patient access and assessment, emergency medical care, emotional support of patient/others, and maintaining continuity of care by working with other medical professionals. It also involves being an on-scene leader, obtaining additional resources as needed, resolving emergency incidents, maintaining privacy/confidentiality, and upholding medical/legal standards. Additional roles may involve performing administrative support duties, participating in community relations, maintaining professional development, and contributing to the EMT profession.