EMS Flashcards
1
Q
2 main concepts of EMS
A
get pt to care as soon as possible
bring as much care to pt as early as possible
2
Q
911 operator role
A
locate
triage
instruct before EMS can get there
3
Q
CFR certified first responder
A
40 hr training, CPR/ AED
O2 administration and BVM
Hemorrhage control
4
Q
EMT basic
A
Train 120-140 hr
Patient packaging; c collars etc
Medical abilities non invasive
5
Q
EMT intermediate
A
additional 120-140
IV access, noninvasive airways and pbasic pharm (narcan etc)
6
Q
EMT paramedic
A
2000 plus hours
ACLS
intubation
prcedures - needle decompression
7
Q
3 themes of EMS
A
increase speed pt through levels of care
bring care to point of contact
most innovation military to EMS to EM
8
Q
EMS is __ _emergent out of hospital care
A
all
9
Q
CFR are first aid firefighters that __-
A
cannot transport pt
