Documentation/Communication
The document needed when a patient has requested to not have life saving measures taken.
What is a DNR?
EMS is commonly dispatched after this number is called.
What is 911?
EMS wears these on their hands to stay safe.
What are gloves?
EMS counts this to see how fast a patient is breathing.
What are respirations?
EMS performs this on someone whose heart has stopped.
What is CPR?
Explain emancipation
A minor is legally granted independence from their parent/guardian.
EMS listens to this for instructions about a call.
What is dispatch?
Lights and sirens are used when responding to this type of call.
What is an emergency?
This vital sign measures how fast the patient’s heart is beating.
What is pulse?
This device gives a patient an electric shock to restore heart rhythm.
What is a defibrillator or AED?
A system in which calls are routinely reviewed for conformity to current medical and organizational standards
What is quality improvement?
EMS stands for these three words.
What is Emergency Medical Services?
EMS uses this sound to warn traffic to move out of the way.
What is a siren?
This vital sign shows how well oxygen is being carried in the blood.
What is oxygen saturation or SpO₂?
EMS providers check these three things FIRST upon arrival to the patient.
What are ABCs?
This person serves as the Medical Director for Edgemont
Who is Dr. Joy Falkenburg?
EMS professionals respond to these situations to provide immediate medical care.
What are medical emergencies?
EMS secures this so it does not move.
What is the patient?
This vital sign measures the pressure of blood against artery walls.
What is blood pressure?
EMS may give this to a patient who is having trouble breathing.
What is oxygen?
Jordan's favorite color
What is green?
This document records patient assessment, treatment, and transport details.
What is a patient care report (PCR)?
EMS providers use this equipment to protect themselves and patients.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
EMS monitors this in patients with suspected heart problems using electrodes.
What is an ECG or EKG?
EMS keeps this open so the patient can breathe.
What is the airway?