EMS Systems and Wellness and Safety Flashcards
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EMT
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Responds to emergency calls/transports patients. Provides efficient emergency care to ill or injured
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EMR
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Basic Knowledge. Person with medical training and arrives 1st on scene
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AEMT
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IV’s; advanced airways
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Paramedics
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Asses heart rhythms; invasive procedures
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Medical oversight Physician
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Directs EMS personnel
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Emotional Stages of Death
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Denial - not me Anger - why me Bargaining - okay...but first Depression - okay, but I haven't.... Acceptance - okay, I am not afraid
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Stress
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Change habits Make priorities - work shouldn't be #1 Talk to friends/family Changes in work if necessary Not alone (get help if needed)
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Hep B
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Affects liver, transmitted by chronic carrier
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Hep C
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most common blood borne pat. in the US; contaminated needle
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TB
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respiratory droplets; characterized by severe cough; use mask
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AIDS
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direct contact with blood and body fluids
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SARS
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respiratory droplets; close contact about 3 feet
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West Nile
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mosquitos
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Physical Well-Being
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wash hands often physical fitness - more than just strength sleep when can - catch up when possible don't smoke, drink, or use drugs immunizations/vaccines
