EMS Flashcards by Carl Anderson | Brainscape

Q

What is the EMS system made of

A

Highly trained individuals and specialized resources

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What is the highest level of EMA care

A

Paramedic

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MCI

A

Mass Casualty Incident

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Types of bleeding

A

Oozing: capillary

Trickling: Vein

Bright Red, Spurting: Artery

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Four pathways of ingestion (poisoning/pathogens)

A

Ingestion

Inhalation

Absorption

Injection

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BSI and PPE

A

Body Substance Isolation

Personal Protective Equipment

(Gloves, eye protection mask, etc)

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Veins

A

Carry blood without oxygen to heart

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Artery

A

Carries blood with oxygen away from heart

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Pulmonary vein

A

Carries blood without oxygen from heart to lungs

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Pulmonary artery

A

Carries blood with oxygen from lungs to heart

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AVPU

A

Alert

Verbal

Painful

Unresponsive

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BPDOC

A

Blood

Pain

Deformities

Open Wounds

Crepitus (sound of broken bones moving)

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SAMPLE

A

Signs and Symptoms

Allergies

Medication

Past pertinent medical history

Last oral intake

Events leading up to incident

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Most important part of EMS

A

Scene Safety and BSI

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