C1 - EMS Systems: Knowledge Flashcards

1
Q

___________ and ___________ saw the development of ambulance corps to rapidly care for and remove injured soldiers from the battlefield.

A

WWI; WWII.

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2
Q

During the _____________ & ___________ wars, wounded soldiers could be saved using the helicopters to rapidly move them.

A

Korean; Vietnam.

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3
Q

In what year was “The White Paper” published?

A

1966

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4
Q

Who published the “White Paper”?

A

The National Academy of Sciences

The National Research Council

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5
Q

The “White Paper”, also known as ______________________________, did what?

A

Accidental Death & Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society; outlined 10 critical points initiating the National Highway Safety Act (1966) and created the United States Departmetn of Transportation.

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6
Q

Who governs EMS standards of care? Which office regulates these standards?

A

The state governs EMS standards of care. These standards are regulated, usually, by a state office of EMS.

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7
Q

Name the two types of research:

A

1) Quantitative

2) Qualitative

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8
Q

What was the first recorded use of an ambulace? What year?

A

By the military at the Siege of Malaga in 1487.

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9
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Who established the first prehospital system for triaging and transporting patients. What year?

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Baron Dominique-Jean Larrey, Chief Physician of Napolean’s Army, established the first prehospital system in 1800.

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10
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Where and when did the first civillian ambulance services begin?

A

1865 - Cincinnati, Ohio

1869 - New York, New York

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11
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Where and when was the first automobile-type ambulance?

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Chicago; 1899.

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12
Q

_______________________ adds modern-day EMS to their fire department in __________.

A

Phoenix Fire Department; 1926.

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13
Q

In the ______’s, there was a shortage of EMS providers resulting in EMS being turned over to ________ and _________ departments.

A

1940’s; police and fire deparments.

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14
Q

Where were the benefits of pre-hospital care recognized?

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1950’s; Korean War.

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15
Q

Mouth to Mouth Resusitation was developed in ________ by __________ and _________.

A

1956; James Elan; Safar.

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16
Q

The first portable defibrillator was developed in _________ by ___________.

A

1959; Frank Pantridge.

17
Q

What was the U.S. Department of Transportation created?

A

To provide authority and financial support for development of BLS & ALS programs.

18
Q

In 1969, Dr. Eugene Nagel began training _____________ in ALS in ______________ (city, state) creating the first true paramedic program.

A

firefighters; Miami, Florida.

19
Q

What year did the NREMT begin?

A

1970

20
Q

What year were standards created for ambulance design and equipment?

A

1969

21
Q

In _________, the _____________________________________ defined 15 required components of an EMS system?

A

1973; Emergency Medical Services Act.

22
Q

What year did we see the first national standard curriculum for paramedics?

A

1977

23
Q

There are more _________ than any other EMS provider level?

EMTs, AEMTs, or Paramedics?

A

EMTs

24
Q

List the types of EMS:

A

Fire-Based; Third-Service (Municipalities), Private EMS (including nonprofit); Hospital-Based; Hybrid

25
Q

What year was the EMS Agenda for the Future released?

A

1966

26
Q

What year was the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act enacted?

A

1993

27
Q

In what year was “The White Paper” released?

A

1965

28
Q

Who is considered the father of paramedicine?

A

Dr. Eugene Nagel

29
Q

Who is considered the mother of paramedicine?

A

Nancy Caroline