5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of Early Hospital Notification in emergency situations?
To alert facility specialty teams and additional resources to prepare for the patient's arrival
Which of the following scenarios may not require Early Hospital Notification?
Trauma with a PHI level of 3
What is the primary criterion for determining the need for Early Hospital Notification in a hazmat incident?
The need to set up decontamination stations
Which of the following patients would not require Early Hospital Notification?
A patient with a broken arm
When should Early Hospital Notification occur in emergency situations?
As soon as the patient meets the criteria for notification
Study Notes
Early Hospital Notification
- Early hospital notification is necessary to alert facility specialty teams or additional resources and ensure they are in place when the patient arrives.
- Notification may occur before fully assessing the patient and should not be delayed until transport.
Criteria for Early Hospital Notification
- Multiple Casualty Incidents (MCI)
- Hazmat incidents (to set up decontamination stations)
- Trauma patients with a Pre-Hospital Index (PHI) greater than 4
- Stroke patients
- STEMI patients
- Patients with disruptive behavior
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Respiratory emergencies (patients requiring airway management)
- Patients with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
This quiz assesses knowledge of emergency medical response guidelines, including early hospital notification and criteria for alerting facility specialty teams. It covers scenarios such as multiple casualty incidents and hazmat incidents.
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