Lifespan Development
This development stage ranges from birth to less than 30 days and requires temperature & airway vigilance.
What is a neonate?
Area where neonate's or infant's skull has not fused together; usually disapears around 18 months old.
What are fontanelles?
According to EMT lifting principles, the safest and strongest way to lift a patient uses this technique.
What is a power lift?
Hands should be placed on the stretcher using this gripping technique, supporting the underside of the body's frame with palm facing up.
What is a power grip?
If you notice a member of the patient care team performing chest compressions at an inappropriate rate, this is the action you should take.
What is speak up?
According to EMS lifespan standards, this group focuses on work, family, and long-term responsibilities.
What is the early adult? (19-40 years)
Vital signs change the least during this general period of life according to EMS standards.
What is adulthood?
The first rule of proper lifting requires EMTs to keep their back upright and avoid this motion.
What is twisting?
What is a backboard/longboard?
This team member coordinates and guides decision making.
Who is the team leader?
This age group typically shows rapid physical development and requires careful assessment of fontatelles and reflexes.
What is an infant? (1 month to 1 year)
What is the palmar grasp reflex?
A patient in a high speed MVC c/o numbness and tingling in extremities. These neurologic findings require this intervention.
What is spinal motion restriction?
This type of move is performed when a patient has inadequate ventilation, altered mental status, or is in immediate danger.
What is an urgent/rapid move?
Consistent patient care from first contact through discharge is known by this term.
What is the continuum of care?
Children in this stage begin developing self-esteem, and their vital signs gradually approach adult norms.
What is the school-aged child? (6-12 years)
Vital signs that begin to level off in adult ranges are most commonly seen in this age group.
What are adolescents? (12-18 years)
When performing spinal motion restriction, this should be performed both before and after.
What is checking for PMS?
C-spine should be maintained until these are in place.
What are head blocks?
These are the five essential elements of an effective EMS team.
What are leadership, communication, mutual respect, clear roles, and shared goals?
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from their peers and society.
What is conventional reasoning?
An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infant's cheek, the infant instinctively turns his or head toward the touch.
What is a rooting reflex?
During a stretcher carry, one provider loses their grip and states they cannot safely continue. According ton NREMT standards, this should be done immediately
What is STOP (the move), STABILIZE (the patient), and SUMMON (additional help)?
A patient experiencing shortness of breath should be transported in this position.
What is Fowlers?
The knowledge and understanding of one's surroundings and the ability to recognize potential risks to the safety of the patient or EMS team.
What is situational awareness?