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Chapter 1 - EMS Tiers
EMR-EMT-AEMT-PARAMEDIC
Who answers the 911 calls
Dispatch connected to the DOT
What are the different kinds of hospitals you transport a pt to ?
Trauma center, Peds center, Burn center,Cardiovascular care center, Stroke center,
BEF
10 Classic EMS system components
1)Regulation and policy 2)Resource Management 3)Human Resources and Training
4)Transpiration, 5)Facilites 6)Communications 7)Public Information and Education
8)Medical oversight 9)Trauma systems 10)Evaluation
Chapter 2= Cover vs Concealment
Cover is a defensive position that hides your body, offering protection. Concealment a
defensive position that hides your body but offers no protection.
Distraction vs Retreat
Distraction= Utilizing items to block or dictation an aggressor. Retreat= Moving away
from danger
What is a Hazardous placard?
Signs indicating a type of materials in a container.
, Standard Precautions Definition
Contact precautions to prevent spread of disease.
Type of Disease's
Body fluids- blood, saliva, urine , and other substances from the body
Airborne Droplets- particulate matter suspended in respiratory secretions
Infection- Organisms invading the immune system causing illness
Types of PPE (personal protective eqiupment) include
gloves, gown, mask, eye and face protection, respiratory protection
General signs of a person deceased
-Tissue decay (peeling, decaying skin)
-Rigor mortis (stiffing of the bones after death)
-Decapitation
Dealing with grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What is body mechanics?
A term that describes the proper use of your body to lift.
Bariatric Patient
a patient who is extremely overweight or obese
The lift =
Place your feet approximately shoulder width apart, grip the person or item to be lifted
firmly, keep weight close to your body and lift with your legs not your back avoid lifting a
twisting at the same time.
Emergency vs Urgent moves