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Waterless handwashing Use soap and water at hospital after.
EMT special permission Required for inserting intravenous catheters.
Patient notification Clergy should relay bad news if possible.
Scene safety Maintain distance; read placard with binoculars.
Negligence components Duty to act, breach, injury, causation.
Physical signs of death Check for pulse to confirm death.
Asthma treatment consent Treat child without parental consent in emergency.
Child assessment Father holds child while mother is calmed.
Radio report content Do not include preliminary diagnosis.
Heart abnormalities prefix Tetra- indicates four anatomical heart issues.
Injury management Stop bleeding and call for advanced help.
Emergency response Prioritize scene safety before patient care.
Patient transport protocol Transport child after providing necessary treatment.
Crisis communication Reassure family while managing patient care.
Informed consent Necessary for treatment unless life-threatening.
EMT training levels Different levels require varying permissions.
Patient triage Assess and prioritize based on severity.
Severe respiratory distress Immediate treatment required for asthma attacks.