Healthcare Options Flashcards
How do you safely secure a patiet onto the stretcher?
Secure patient using all straps
Straps across (X) the chest
Strap over the hips
Strap over the lower legs
Where do paramedics take patients
Only from the patient’s location to the hospital
What happens if teh patient does not want to go to the hospital?
The patient can sign a patient refusal form and seek alternative options
What are paramedic 1’s jobs
Continually monitor, reassess and treat patient
Continue CPR
Administer medications
Provide comfort and support
Obtain a second set of vital signs
AVPU
BGL
Pupils
SPO2
RR
HR
BP
T
What are Paramedic 2’s jobs
Transport the patient to the appropriate hospital
Update the hospital through dispatch if patient is unstable
What are the hospital specialties?
Cardiac, stroke, trauma, pediatric, microsurgery and burns
What is the name of the website ontarians can use to find healthcare providers near them
Your Health Website
What falls under the self care catergory?
Twisted ankles, sunburns, minor abrasions and seasonal allergies
What falls under the Doctor catergory?
Chronic, back pain, stomach ache and high BP
What falls under the Urgent Care catergory?
Sprains, skin infection, cold or cough and minor burns
What falls under the 911 catergory?
Chest pain, severe blood loss, head injury and short of breath
