Emergency Care - EMT Basic Chapter 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
In the 1790’s, who began to transport wounded soldiers away from the scene of battle and what did they call this technique?
- The French
- They called it triage
Clara Barton provided care for soldiers during the American Civil War, and later helped establish __________________.
The American Red Cross
During which World War did volunteers join battlefield ambulance corps?
World War I
When did nonmilitary ambulance services begin, and what was their primary objective?
- In the early 1900’s
- They provided transport only (taxi to the hospital)
In 1966, what act charged the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) with developing EMS standards and assisting the states to upgrade the quality of their prehospital care?
The National Highway Safety Act
In 1970, what was founded to establish professional standards?
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
What does NHTSA stand for?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
What does the NHTSA do?
They established an assessment program with a set of standards for EMS systems.
EMS personnel provide “out-of-hospital” care, or _____________.
prehospital care
What type of hospital has surgery teams ready and available 24/7?
Trauma Centers
In addition to trauma centers, what are some other specialized hospitals?
- Burn Centers
- Pediatric Centers
- Cardiac Centers
- Stroke Centers
A telephone system to report emergencies is called a ______________.
911 System
What type of 911 system has the capability of automatically identifying the caller’s phone number and location?
enhanced 911
What is an EMD?
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
What are the four levels of EMS training?
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR or perviously called First Responder)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Paramedic
What are the responsibilities of an EMT?
- Personal Safety
- Safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Lifting and moving
- Transport
- Transfer of care
- Patient advocacy (you are there to bring any of their concerns to the attention of the hospital staff)
What are some physical traits of a good EMT?
- In good health and fit to carry out your duties
- You should be able to lift 125 pounds
- Good eyesight
- Good oral and written communication
What are some good personal traits for an EMT?
- Pleasant inspire confidence in the patient
- Cooperative
- Resourceful
- A self-starter
- Emotionally stable
- Able to lead
- Neat and clean
- Nonjudgemental and fair
What tests do EMTs need to pass to become nationally registered as an EMT?
The NREMT practical and computer-based knowledge examinations.
This is a process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement.
quality improvement
How do you maintain high standards of EMS care?
- Education (including refresher training and continuing education)
- quality improvement procedures
- medical direction
A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of the EMS system
Medical Director
oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.
medical direction
lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations.
protocols
