EMS History
This emergency phone system became standardized across the US
911
This person is often the first contact in the EMS system.
dispatcher
This snack is commonly found in EMS stations.
Energy drinks
This EMS role includes helping communities prevent emergencies
Public health
This is the EMT’s FIRST priority on every call.
scene safety
This type of center specializes in severe injuries and trauma patients
Trauma center
These written instructions guide EMS providers during patient care.
protocols
This phrase should probably never be said over the radio.
It sure is quiet today!
Paramedicine
This process helps EMTs identify patient problems
patient assessment
Early EMS systems were primarily designed for this purpose
Transportation of patients
This type of medical direction involves written standing orders.
offline medical direction
Dispatched to a "stiff" transfer.
Deceased patient
EMS providers may help monitor outbreaks of this
Disease
This important EMT responsibility creates a legal medical record.
documentation
This area strongly influenced the development of modern trauma care
Military medicine
This type of medical direction involves direct physician communication.
online medical direction
This is the one item every EMT forgets at least once.
pen
This type of event may require EMS involvement on a large scale
Disaster
This skill allows EMTs to share patient information with hospitals.
communication
This report published in 1966 helped improve EMS systems in the US.
Accidental Death and Disability (White Paper)
This term describes the legal skills an EMS provider may perform.
scope of practice
If it wasn't documented it .......
Didn't happen
This public health activity teaches people how to reduce injuries
Injury prevention education
This responsibility includes ensuring the patient receives appropriate care and transport.
patient care management