Questions and Answers
What are evidence-based techniques?
Techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy.
What is medical direction in an EMS system?
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.
Who is a Medical Director?
A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of the EMS system.
What is the 911 system?
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What is off-line medical direction?
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What is on-line medical direction?
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What are patient outcomes?
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What does peer reviewed mean?
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What are protocols in an EMS system?
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What is quality improvement?
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What are standing orders?
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What are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Technical Assistance Program standards?
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What are the Levels of EMS Training?
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What are some Specialty Centers in hospitals that EMTs should know?
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What are the components of the EMS system?
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What important training should EMDs go through?
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What are the roles and responsibilities of EMTs?
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What are the specific areas of responsibility for an EMT?
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Study Notes
Evidence-Based Techniques
- Techniques supported by scientific evidence for safety and efficacy.
- Emphasis on practices over tradition and supposition.
Medical Direction
- Oversight of EMS patient care by a Medical Director.
- Can include off-line (standing orders) or on-line (real-time communication) direction.
Medical Director
- Physician responsible for the patient-care aspects within the EMS system.
911 System
- A system for reporting emergencies via telephone.
- Dispatchers coordinate response, alerting necessary services such as EMS, fire, or police.
Off-Line Medical Direction
- Standing orders from the Medical Director for EMTs to administer certain medications or procedures without immediate consultation.
On-Line Medical Direction
- Direct orders communicated to EMTs in the field through radio or telephone by an on-duty physician.
Patient Outcomes
- Focused on the long-term survival and health status of patients after receiving care.
Peer Reviewed
- Research submitted to professional journals and evaluated by experts in the field for validity and reliability.
Protocols
- Step-by-step procedures for assessments and interventions in various emergency situations.
Quality Improvement
- Ongoing self-review process aimed at identifying and rectifying areas needing improvement within the EMS system.
Standing Orders
- Policies issued by a Medical Director allowing EMTs to perform specific skills under defined conditions.
NHTSA Technical Assistance Program Standards
- Cover regulations and policy, resource management, human resources and training, transportation, facilities, communications, public education, medical directions, trauma systems, and evaluation.
Levels of EMS Training
- EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician)
- Paramedic
Specialty Centers in Hospitals
- Trauma Centers
- Burn Centers
- Pediatric Centers
- Cardiac Centers
- Stroke Centers
Components of the EMS System
- Initiates with the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) receiving a 911 call.
- EMS sends responders to the site, transports patients to the hospital, and ensures continuity of care in the emergency department.
Important Training for EMDs
- Training should include CPR, artificial ventilation, and bleeding control for effective emergency response.
Roles and Responsibilities of EMTs
- Preparation for emergencies.
- Ensure safe scene response and transportation.
- Transition care to hospital personnel.
Specific Areas of Responsibility for EMTs
- Personal safety and teamwork with public safety professionals.
- Patient care, lifting and moving patients, transport, transfer of care, and advocacy.
Good Physical Traits for EMTs
- Physical fitness, good eyesight, color vision, and strong listening and communication skills are essential.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including evidence-based techniques, medical direction, and the 911 system. Learn about the roles of Medical Directors and the importance of patient outcomes in emergency care.