Roles of The First Responder PHED 120 Krzyzanowicz- Fall ‘12

First Responder Key part of the EMS system What does EMS stand for? Link between the bystander and more advanced medical help A person trained in emergency care, paid or volunteer who is often summoned to provide initial care in an emergency

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The Emergency Medical Services System (EMS) The first responder is part of the EMS In 1973 U.S. Congress enacted the EMS act Multi-tiered nationwide system of emergency health care The DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set up standards for the EMS system

The Chain of Survival “To bring rapid medical care to the victim rather than the victim to medical care”

More Advanced Emergency Care Chain of Survival Recognition Early Activation First Responder Care More Advanced Emergency Care Hospital Care Rehab

Chain of Survival The Professional Rescuer More advanced than a lay responder Has medical knowledge and training Athletic trainers Ability to recognize and evaluate emergency situations Activates EMS by calling 911 Provides care until more advanced personnel arrive How are athletic trainers professional rescuers?

Chain of Survival Early activation of EMS First responder care Trained to care for more life-threatening conditions then a citizen responder (lay responder) Athletic Trainers

Chain of Survival More advanced Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care EMT’s and/or Paramedics EMT Can provide more advanced care and life support techniques Must complete a state approved training program Most ambulance personnel must have EMT-basic Paramedics Highest trained EMT Can administer medicine and IV fluids Serve as an extension of the E.D. physician

Chain of Survival Hospital Care Rehabilitation Begins when the E.D. staff takes over care EMT may have to decide which hospital to transport victim to A nurse in the ER is typically the first chain of care in the hospital Rehabilitation Goal is to return the victim to the same state of health as before the injury or illness

The First Responder Personal Characteristics and Roles Caring, professional attitude (bedside manner) Controlling your fears Stressful situations Professional appearance What do you think about this? Staying up to date Athletic Trainers must have CEU’s Staying fit and healthy How many “healthy” EMT’s do we see?

The First Responder Responsibilities Ensure safety of yourself and any bystanders Gain access to the victim Determine any threats to the victim’s life Summon more advanced medical personnel as needed Provide needed care for the victim Assist more advanced personnel Record what you said, heard, did Reassuring the victim and family/friends

Review As an athletic trainer you will be put into these situations Neck injuries, heart attacks, heat illness Learn and prepare for the worst As part of this course you will need to demonstrate your ability to Handle stressful situations Practical exams