EMS Services
What does the acronym EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
False
True or False: Everywhere around the world uses the number 9-1-1 for EMS?
False
When is it okay to just call Poison Centres?
If the person ingested poisoning but does not have any emergency/life-threatening symptoms?
Who is coming when EMS Services are activated?
First Responders and Paramedics
Do firstaiders have a legal responsibility to provide care?
No
Scenario: Julie is a babysitter and one of the three children she is watching is having a medical emergency, what is the appropriate protocol?
Julie should activate EMS Services, and if she has to leave with the child or give the child her full attention, she should ensure that the other children have someone to watch them and alert the parents/guardians.
What are some examples of First Responders?
Firefighters, Police, etc.
What are some examples of when to activate EMS Services? And whose safety is of utmost priority?
Your Safety!