Chapter 2 - Emergency Care Systems Flashcards

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What is the NHTSA?

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The national highway traffic safety administration.

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What is an emergency care system?

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A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies.

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What are the 15 essential components of an EMS systems.

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  1. manpower
  2. training
  3. communications
  4. transportation
  5. facilities
  6. critical care units
  7. public safety agencies
  8. consumer participation
  9. access to care
  10. patient transfer
  11. record keeping
  12. public education
  13. system evaluation
  14. disaster response
  15. Mutual aid
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