Introduction to Emergency Medical Care CHAPTER 1.
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Introduction Introduction to to Emergency Emergency Medical CareMedical Care
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The Emergency Medical The Emergency Medical Services SystemServices SystemThe Emergency Medical The Emergency Medical Services SystemServices System
The NHTSA The NHTSA Technical Assistance Technical Assistance
ProgramProgram
The NHTSA The NHTSA Technical Assistance Technical Assistance
ProgramProgram
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & Policy
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & Training
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
FacilitiesFacilities
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
FacilitiesFacilitiesCommunicationsCommunications
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
FacilitiesFacilitiesCommunicationsCommunications
Public Information & EducationPublic Information & Education
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
FacilitiesFacilitiesCommunicationsCommunications
Public Information & EducationPublic Information & EducationMedical DirectionMedical Direction
Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & PolicyRegulation & PolicyResource ManagementResource Management
Human Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & TrainingTransportationTransportation
FacilitiesFacilitiesCommunicationsCommunications
Public Information & EducationPublic Information & EducationMedical DirectionMedical DirectionTrauma SystemsTrauma Systems
Standards for EMS Systems
Standards for EMS SystemsRegulation & PolicyRegulation & Policy
Resource ManagementResource ManagementHuman Resources & TrainingHuman Resources & Training
TransportationTransportationFacilitiesFacilities
CommunicationsCommunicationsPublic Information & EducationPublic Information & Education
Medical DirectionMedical DirectionTrauma SystemsTrauma Systems
EvaluationEvaluation
Access to the Access to the EMS SystemEMS System
Access to the Access to the EMS SystemEMS System
EMS providers should teach EMS providers should teach the public how to call for the public how to call for help.help.
Levels of EducationLevels of EducationLevels of EducationLevels of Education
National Registry EMT Levels
The Four Established Levels The Four Established Levels
First ResponderFirst Responder
EMT-BasicEMT-Basic
EMT-IntermediateEMT-Intermediate
EMT-ParamedicEMT-Paramedic
The EMT-Basic course
prepares personnel to
provide primary medical
care before the patient
reaches the hospital.
The HealthcareThe HealthcareSystemSystem
The HealthcareThe HealthcareSystemSystem
EMS.EMS..... ...is an ...is an essentialessential
component of the component of the overall healthcare overall healthcare system in the U.S.system in the U.S.
Healthcare System Components Healthcare System Components
Hospitals & Specialty FacilitiesHospitals & Specialty Facilities Trauma CentersTrauma Centers
Burn CentersBurn Centers
Poison CentersPoison Centers
Children’s HospitalsChildren’s Hospitals
Healthcare System continued Healthcare System continued
Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare Professionals PhysiciansPhysicians
NursesNurses
Support personnelSupport personnel
In many tiered systems, EMTs will often interface with ALS and other support personnel.
Liaison with Other Public Safety Personnel
The Emergency Medical The Emergency Medical Technician-BasicTechnician-BasicThe Emergency Medical The Emergency Medical Technician-BasicTechnician-Basic
Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities
EMT-B Roles & Responsibilities EMT-B Roles & Responsibilities
Personal safetyPersonal safety
Safety of the crew, patient Safety of the crew, patient and bystandersand bystanders
Patient assessmentPatient assessment
Patient care based on assessmentPatient care based on assessment
Roles & Responsibilities continuedRoles & Responsibilities continued
Lifting and moving patients safelyLifting and moving patients safely
Transport and transfer of careTransport and transfer of care
Record-keeping and data collectionRecord-keeping and data collection
Patient advocacy Patient advocacy (patient rights)(patient rights)
ProfessionalProfessionalAttributesAttributes
ProfessionalProfessionalAttributesAttributes
Professional Attributes Professional Attributes AppearanceAppearance
AttitudeAttitude
Knowledge and skillsKnowledge and skills
Patient’s needs a priorityPatient’s needs a priority
Knowledge of issuesKnowledge of issues
A professional appearance will A professional appearance will leave a lasting impression.leave a lasting impression.
EMTs have an
obligation to be
knowledgeable and
provide technically
proficient care.
EMT-B Training and Education EMT-B Training and Education
Educational experienceEducational experience
Clinical experienceClinical experience
CertificationCertification
RecertificationRecertification
Continuing EducationContinuing Education
Quality CareQuality CareQuality CareQuality Care
Quality ImprovementQuality Improvement
Quality Improvement (QI):Quality Improvement (QI):
A program for continually A program for continually
evaluating and improving the evaluating and improving the
care provided within an EMS care provided within an EMS
system.system.
Quality Assurance Quality Management
Medical DirectionMedical DirectionMedical DirectionMedical Direction
Medical direction:Medical direction:
The process by which The process by which
physicians monitor the care physicians monitor the care
provided by EMS personnel to ill provided by EMS personnel to ill
or injured patients.or injured patients.
On-line On-line Medical Medical DirectionDirection
Off-line Medical DirectionOff-line Medical Direction
SU
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The EMT-BasicThe EMT-Basic
Quality CareQuality CareMedical DirectionMedical Direction