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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