What is the difference between on-line and off-line medical direction?
In on-line medical direction, the on-duty physician gives orders directly to the EMT by telephone or radio. In off-line medical direction, the EMT carries out written standing orders from the Medical Director.
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Humerus, ulna, radius
Bones of the arm
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Consists of: standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director or another physician.
What are the four national levels of EMS training and certification?
Certified First Responder (CFR),
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B),
Emergency Medical Technician Critical-Care (EMT-CC) &
Emergency Medical Care-Paramedic (EMT-P)
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How did the Emergency Medical Services system begin?
In the 1790s, the French began to transport wounded soldiers away from the scene of battle so they could be cared for by physicians. This is the earliest documented emergency medical service.
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Jaw Thrust
Method for opening airway of an unconscious suspected trauma patient
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consists of: orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
What is: on-line medical direction
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Direct pressure Tourniquet
What is how to control bleeding?
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Position with patient supine with feet higher than head
Trendelenberg position
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_______________________________ has established an assessment program with a set of standards for EMS systems.
What is the: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Technical Assistance Program
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Trauma centers, burn centers, pediatric care centers, cardiac centers, and stroke centers
Type of Hospitals
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a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
What is an: Medical Director
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a policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
What is: standing orders
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Vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the heart
Pulmonary vein
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For the patient, care begins with the initial phone call to the ______________ ____________ ____________, or (___).
What is an: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD).
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It is not possible to help a patient if you are injured before you reach him or while you are providing care, so your safety responsibilities in order is to ______ _______ _____, then bystanders