EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS This presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training. When You Call 911.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS

This presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training.

When You Call 911

Emergencies

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AccidentsAllergic reactionsBleeding,

uncontrolled Breathing difficultyBroken bones

BurnsHeart attackOverdoseStrokeUnconsciousness

Emergency Medical Service Providers

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City or county government Fire departmentHospitalPrivate ambulance serviceOr a combination of the above

EMSEMS care is essential!care is essential!

Emergency Medical Service Responders

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ParamedicsEMT-I - Emergency Medical Technicians -

IntermediateEMT - Emergency Medical Technicians -

BasicECA - Emergency Care Attendants

Emergency Medical Service Dispatchers

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When you call 911, an Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher will answer.

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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EMS providers respond to emergency scenes in several ways:

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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®

Emergency Departments

Medical care continues when the patient arrives at the Emergency Department.

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Features of Emergency Departments

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Physicians trained in Emergency MedicineNurses trained for trauma care Support personnel Emergency Medical TechniciansX-ray TechniciansRespiratory TechniciansSpecialized trauma equipment

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Begin rescue breathing

Begin chest compressions

Call 911

Why study first aid

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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.

Emergencies

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Bleeding ShockFractures and Dislocations

Poisoning CPR

Bleeding

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Apply pressure to woundUse a clean bandageElevate injured extremityApply pressure to slow bleedingCall 911

Shock

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Lay the patient downElevate patient’s leg Maintain patient’s body temperatureMonitor breathingProvide fresh airCall 911

CPR

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AirwayBreathing Circulation

If the patient dose not respond call 911.

Web Resources

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

American Heart Association

Kid’s Health