EMS Flashcards

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1
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2 main concepts of EMS

A

get pt to care as soon as possible

bring as much care to pt as early as possible

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2
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911 operator role

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locate
triage
instruct before EMS can get there

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CFR certified first responder

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40 hr training, CPR/ AED
O2 administration and BVM
Hemorrhage control

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EMT basic

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Train 120-140 hr
Patient packaging; c collars etc
Medical abilities non invasive

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EMT intermediate

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additional 120-140

IV access, noninvasive airways and pbasic pharm (narcan etc)

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EMT paramedic

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2000 plus hours
ACLS
intubation
prcedures - needle decompression

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3 themes of EMS

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increase speed pt through levels of care
bring care to point of contact
most innovation military to EMS to EM

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EMS is __ _emergent out of hospital care

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all

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9
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CFR are first aid firefighters that __-

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cannot transport pt

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