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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.1
Define emergency medical services systems |
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EMS is a team of health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured. |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.2
Name 4 levels of EMT training and licensure |
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EMR (responder) basic training, manages scene, initiates care before amb. arrives
EMT add'l. train. in E. care & transport, stabilize, basic E care, link E. to Hosp.
AEMT add'l. train. Advanced Life Support like IV therapy, airway mgmt., some meds.`
Paramedic -ALS assess., diagnostic & treat. tools, limk to medical direction |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.3
Describe EMT licensure criteria and ADA relevance |
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High School, immunizations, background checks, drug screening, driver's license, Basic Life Support/CPR course, approved EMT course, NREMT exam. State-recognized practical cert. exam, compliance w/ all state/local/employer provisons. ADA protects EMT's w/ disabilities from discrimination |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.4
Discuss historical background of the development of the EMS system. |
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Ammbulances in World War I, specially trained corps men in WW II, field medics, heli's Korean War, MASH units Vietnam Home Front - unorganized system until 1966 Highway Safety Act, under DOT First EMT Handook (1971, by orthopaedeic surgeons), led to E. Departments in many hospitals, and, in the 80's, advanced levels of EMT and ALS care. |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.5
Describe levels of EMT training in terms of sets of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for the 4 EMS levels . |
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EMR - Oral airway, Bag-mask device, Upper airway suctionins, Nasal Cannula
EMT - EMR plus Nasal airway, CPAP, Pulse Oximetry, Oxygen humidifiers
AEMT - EMT plus Supraglottic airway, Tracheobronchial suctioning, ETCO2 mon.
PARAMEDIC - AEMT plus Endotrachial intubation, Cricothyrotomy, laryngosopy, nasal cannula |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.6
Recognize and Manage other First Respnders at scene. |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.7
Explain EMS Agenda 2025 Guiding Principless. |
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Safe and Effective intervention Integrated with all other aspects f H. Care Reliable and Prepared Socially Equitable Sustainable and Efficient Adaptable and Innvative |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.8
How does medical direction work in an EMS system, and the EMT role in the process. |
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Chap. 1 PREPARATORY Sec. 1 EMS Systems: KO 1.1.9
Define mbile integrated H. care and community paramedicine |
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