1. Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics
When You Call 911
Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics
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2. Emergencies Accidents Allergic reactions Bleeding, uncontrolled
Breathing difficulty
Broken bones
Burns
Heart attack
Overdose
Stroke
Unconsciousness
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3. Emergency Medical Service Providers
City or county government
Fire department
Hospital
Private ambulance service
Or a combination of the above
EMS care is essential!
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4. Emergency Medical Service Responders
Paramedics
EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technicians - Intermediate
EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic
ECA - Emergency Care Attendants
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5. Emergency Medical Service Dispatchers
When you call 911, an Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher will answer.
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6. Emergency Medical Service Dispatcher Duties
Calm the caller
Get needed information about the emergency
Send the Emergency Medical crew to the scene of the emergency
May give the caller instructions to help stabilize the patient until help arrives
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7. EMS providers respond to emergency scenes in several ways:
First Responders – generally smaller, quick vehicles that can easily negotiate traffic.
Equipped with basic first aid tools.
Ambulances – Mobile ICUs. Equipped with advanced life saving supplies and equipment.
Transports patient.
Aircraft – Includes fixed-wing or helicopters.
For quick and/or long distance transportation.
Fire Engines – Carry equipment for heavy rescue and extrication.
For example: Jaws of Life®
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8. Emergency Departments
Medical care continues when the patient arrives at the Emergency Department.
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9. Features of Emergency Departments
Physicians trained in Emergency Medicine
Nurses trained for trauma care
Support personnel
Emergency Medical Technicians
X-ray Technicians
Respiratory Technicians
Specialized trauma equipment
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10. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Begin rescue breathing
Begin chest compressions
Call 911
Remember the ABC’s of CPR: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
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11. Why study first aid Injury and illness occur daily,
Basic knowledge can help if you are first on the scene of an accident or serious illness,
Your reaction may improve the victim’s chance of recovery.
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12. Poisoning Emergencies Bleeding Shock Fractures and Dislocations CPR
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13. Bleeding Apply pressure to wound Use a clean bandage
Elevate injured extremity
Apply pressure to slow bleeding
Call 911
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14. Shock Lay the patient down Elevate patient’s leg
Maintain patient’s body temperature
Monitor breathing
Provide fresh air
Call 911
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15. If the patient dose not respond call 911.
CPR
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
If the patient dose not respond call 911.
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16. Web Resources AMERICAN RED CROSS American Heart Association
Kid’s Health
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