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EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER Course # FR

Introduction to EMS Systems First Responder Knowledge and skills to save a life Comfort a patient Continuity of Care

Levels of Care First Responder EMT-B AEMT EMT-P

Tiered Response Police Officer → First Responder → EMT-B → AEMT → EMT-P →E.R. Trauma Center Pediatric Center Burn Center Cardiovascular Care Stroke Center

EMS System Components Regulation and Policy Laws, regulations, policy, procedure Resource Management Each state must have central control of resources Human resources and training To transport must be at least EMT-B

Transportation Patients must be safely and reliably transported Facilities Every patient must be delivered in a timely manner to an appropriate facility

Communications A system for public access Public information and education Public educationInjury prevention Access the EMS system

Medical oversight Medical director Trauma Systems Each state must develop a system of specialized care for trauma patients; trauma centers and rehab

Evaluation Quality Improvement

Roles and Responsibilities Personal Safety & concerns for the safety of patient and others Maintain Equipment Readiness Evaluate and size up the scene Gain access to patients Perform patient assessment

Administer Care Provide Emotional Support Maintain Continuity of Care Maintain medical legal standards in patient care Community relations

Professionalism Treating others as you would want to be treated Integrity firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values :incorruptibility Empathy Motivation Appearance and hygiene Patient advocacy Communication and teamwork A demeanor that is confident, tactful, and respectful Knowledge of your individual limitations

Errors in EMS We are human; we make mistakes Estimates are that medical errors may reach into the billions of dollars anually Medical errors can distress both the patients involved and those who provide care

Ways to prevent errors: Double-check important facts or decisions Use pocket guides etc Questions assumptions especially in serious situations Ask for help or assistance Debrief calls afterwards to use as a learning experience

Research AHA