exam 1 - 1st aid, cpr, aed

what are the components of the EMS system

dispatcher, first responder, emt, paramedic, receiving facility

how does the public access EMS

by dialing 911

interaction with other EMS personnel

refers to the collaboration and communication between dispatchers, peace officers, EMTs, paramedics, and hospital staff to ensure effective patient care and transport.

identify the primary responsibilities of peace officers as EMS first responders

• ensure safety of officers, ill/injured individuals, and the public

• evaluate emergency situation

• initiating actions regarding the well-being and care of ill/injured persons

• taking necessary enforcement actions related to incident

what are the safety responsibilities of peace officers

• protect their own safety

• safety of EMS personnel

• safety of ill/injured persons

• safety of the public

• controlling the scene

when determining appropriate safety precautions, peace officers should consider possible dangers from:

• exposure to biological hazards (body fluids)

• armed suspects

• unsafe scene conditions (unstable buildings, vehicle traffic)

• environmental hazards (fire, etc)

• exposure to chemical substances

• explosives

• animals

what are the factors in a scene size-up

• location

• type of emergency

• nature of ill/injured persons

• need for additional resources

• urgent enforcement, actions required

based on _______ assessment, peace officers may need to provide ________ care for victims(s) until relieved by other personnel with equal or higher levels of training.

initial; basic

what are the links for the chain of transmission of infectious pathogens

• infectious agent

• reservoir/source

• portal of exit

• means of transmission

• portal of entry

• susceptible host

by using __________, peace officers using body substance isolation (bsi) can break the chain of transmission and prevent possible exposure and infection.

personal protection equipment (ppe)

what types of personal protection equipment (ppe) are there?

• protective gloves (vinyl, latex)

• eye protection (face shields, glasses)

• masks (surgical type, respirators)

• gowns (disposable gowns)

• ventilation devices (portable pocket masks)

• general supplies (soap, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, leak proof disposable bags, biohazard bags)

PPE disposal may include but not limited to

• biohazard bags

• sharps containers

• liquid proof containers

what are some decontamination considerations

• using proper cleaning procedures to disinfect and decontaminate any equipment that may have been exposed

what are the (3) conditions under which a peace officer is protected from liability when providing emergency medical services

• acting within the scope of their employment

• acting in good faith

• providing standard care within the scope of their training and agency policy

what are the actions for a primary victim assessment

• check for responsiveness

• check ABC

  • airway

  • breathing

  • circulation

• control major bleeding

• treat for shock

• consider c-spine stabilization based on mechanism of injury