20 Shifts Protocol Quiz - Sepsis Transport

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What is the goal of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher when identifying and dispatching a unit?

To dispatch the most advanced unit available

To dispatch the unit with the most experience

To dispatch the unit with the highest patient satisfaction rating

To dispatch the closest available unit(s) (correct)

What is the focus of treatment for patients who meet 'Sepsis Alert' criteria?

Fluid administration and early recognition (correct)

Surgical intervention

Pain management

Radiation therapy

What is the appropriate destination choice for patients who screen positive for sepsis?

A stand-alone ED

An Initial Receiving Facility (correct)

A non-capable pediatric facility

A psychiatric hospital

When should a 'Sepsis Alert' be called?

If the patient's clinical presentation leads the on-scene providers to this judgement call Signup and view all the answers

Can pediatric patients who are deemed 'Sepsis Alerts' in the field be transported to a non-pediatric capable facility?

No, they must always be transported to a pediatric capable facility Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher in dispatching units?

To dispatch the closest available unit(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of treatment for patients with sepsis?

Fluid administration and early recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the Office of EMS Sepsis Alert Form used for?

To aid in the recognition of sepsis Signup and view all the answers

What information does the call taker obtain from the caller during dispatch procedures?

Patient's alertness, breathing, bleeding or vomiting, and pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate destination for pediatric patients who are deemed 'Sepsis Alerts' in the field?

Pediatric capable facilities or an Initial Receiving Hospital based on the transporting paramedic's discretion Signup and view all the answers

20 Shifts Protocol Quiz - Sepsis Transport

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Questions and Answers

What is the goal of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher when identifying and dispatching a unit?

What is the focus of treatment for patients who meet 'Sepsis Alert' criteria?

What is the appropriate destination choice for patients who screen positive for sepsis?

When should a 'Sepsis Alert' be called?

Can pediatric patients who are deemed 'Sepsis Alerts' in the field be transported to a non-pediatric capable facility?

What is the goal of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher in dispatching units?

What is the primary focus of treatment for patients with sepsis?

What is the Office of EMS Sepsis Alert Form used for?

What information does the call taker obtain from the caller during dispatch procedures?

What is the appropriate destination for pediatric patients who are deemed 'Sepsis Alerts' in the field?

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