ems
EMS provider trained in basic life support and often the first to respond to a 911 call
what is an EMT
law that protects bystanders who provide first aid from legal liability
good samaritan law
whats the first thing you should do when approaching a person who may need help
check scene for safety
what should you use to stop heavy bleeding
direct compress
you find someone laying on the ground unresponsive and not breathing whats the first thing you do
call 911 and begin CPR
this is the number you call in U.S to access emergency medical services
what is 911
permission given by a conscious adult to recieve first aid
expressed consent
the first step in CPR is to check for this
responsiveness
what number should you call in case of emergency
911
a guy faints in a dark alley with needles all around what should you do
call for help and wait in a safe area
The highest level of pre-hospital care is often able to administer medications
what is a paramedic
when a victim in uncoscious or unable to respond this type of consent is legally assumed
implied consent
you should use personal protection item to avoid contact with blood
gloves
whos your health teacher
avedissian
a guy falls out of a tree and youre uncertain if theyve suffered any neck trauma what should you do
dont move the patient
what does the s in EMS stand for
services
failure to provide standard care that a similarly trained professional would provide in the same situation
negligence
what should you do after administrating first aid
wait for medical proffesionals to arrive
who would preform cpr if you fainted
bystander or medical professional
you cut yourself with a knife while cooking what should you do
apply pressure to the wound and go to urgent care of emergency room if needed
what does the e in ems stand for
emergency
the term for the legal responsibility an ems provider has to continue care once they start treating a patient
duty to act
what should you do in between CPR
check for any signs of breathing
whos the best health teachers
not avedissian
a kid falls and suffers possible head injury, hes talking and alert at the moemnt what should you do
try and keep them talking and dont let them sleep