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Title: Introduction to Emergency Medical Care


1
Chapter 1
  • Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

2
Levels of Training
  • Lay Rescuer
  • First Responder
  • EMT-B
  • EMT-Intermediate
  • EMT-Paramedic

3
LINKS IN THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
  • Citizen Responder
  • EMS Dispatcher
  • First Responder
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Hospital Care Providers
  • Rehabilitation Providers

4
ROLE OF THE CITIZEN RESPONDER
  • Recognize an emergency exists.
  • Decide to act.
  • Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
  • Provide care until help arrives.

5
BARRIERS TO ACTION
  • Presence of bystanders
  • Uncertainty about victim
  • Nature of injury or illness
  • Fear of disease transmission
  • Fear of not knowing what to do
  • Fear of doing something wrong

6
Components of the EMS System
  • Access
  • Easy access in an emergency is essential.
  • Equipment
  • Properly maintained equipment is essential.

7
Components of the EMS System
  • Training
  • Quality of care depends on your training and your
    dedication to that training.

8
Providing a Coordinated Continuum of Care
  • 1st Phaseout of hospital care
  • 2nd Phaseemergency department care
  • 3rd Phasedefinitive care

9
Roles and Responsibilities of the First Responder
(1 of 2)
  • Personal safety
  • Safety of crew, patient, and bystanders
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care based on assessment findings

10
Roles and Responsibilities of the First Responder
(2 of 2)
  • Lifting and moving patients safely
  • Record keeping/data collection
  • Patient advocacy

11
Professional Attributes of an Emergency
Responder
  • Puts patients needs as a priority without
    endangering self
  • Maintains professional appearance and manner
  • Performs under pressure
  • Treats patients and families with understanding,
    respect and compassion
  • Respects patient confidentiality

12
Continuing Education
  • Maintain knowledge and skills
  • CPR recertifies every year.
  • First Aid recertifies every 3 years.
  • You should practice and review your skills.
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