Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services

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What are the 15 components of the EMS system per NHTSA?

  1. Regulation & Policy

  2. Resource Management

  3. Human Resources & Training

  4. Transportation

  5. Facilities (closest appropriate facility).

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What are the primary responsibilities of an EMT?

  • Ensure scene/personal safety.

  • Perform patient assessment/care.

  • Lift/move/transport patients.

  • Transfer care to hospital staff.

  • Patient advocacy (e.g., securing belongings).

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What are the 4 levels of EMS certification?

  1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

  2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

  3. Advanced EMT (AEMT).

  4. Paramedic.

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What factors influence EMT decisions?

  • Scene size-up.

  • Patient assessment.

  • Hospital capabilities (e.g., trauma vs. stroke center).

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What is the role of the Medical Director?

  • Oversees patient care protocols.

  • Provides online (real-time) and offline (standing orders) direction.

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How does QI improve EMS?

  • Reviews care to identify deficiencies.

  • Involves documentation, feedback, and continuing education.

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How does EMS contribute to public health?

  • Injury prevention programs (e.g., fall prevention for elderly).

  • Disease surveillance (e.g., reporting outbreaks).

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Should you transport a trauma patient to the closest hospital or a distant trauma center?

Closest appropriate facility (balance urgency vs. specialty care needs).