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BLS stands for ______ Life Support.
BLS stands for ______ Life Support.
Basic
You should call for ______ in an emergency situation.
You should call for ______ in an emergency situation.
help
Perform High-Quality ______ during a cardiac arrest.
Perform High-Quality ______ during a cardiac arrest.
CPR
Immediately activate the ______ response system.
Immediately activate the ______ response system.
If you are alone, get the ______ if available.
If you are alone, get the ______ if available.
Send someone else to get emergency ______.
Send someone else to get emergency ______.
The Emergency Response System includes activating a specific hospital ______.
The Emergency Response System includes activating a specific hospital ______.
Adolescents and older are defined as ______.
Adolescents and older are defined as ______.
HQCPR is important for ______ following cardiac arrest.
HQCPR is important for ______ following cardiac arrest.
A rapid response team is part of the ______ response system.
A rapid response team is part of the ______ response system.
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Study Notes
Quality Improvement
- Careful documentation is essential for effective quality improvement in emergency medical services (EMS).
- Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives enhances patient and staff feedback.
- Proper maintenance of equipment and supplies is crucial for optimal service delivery.
- Ongoing continuing education ensures EMTs stay updated with best practices.
Medical Direction / Medical Control
- Physicians play a vital role in pre-hospital emergency care, participating in every phase.
- Direct or online medical control provides immediate guidance during emergencies.
- Indirect or offline medical control involves protocols and standing orders for non-emergent situations.
Well-Being of the EMT
- Safeguarding EMT well-being is essential due to the high-stress nature of the profession.
- EMTs manage both physical medical emergencies and emotional well-being of patients.
- Personal protection against blood and body fluids is achieved through standard precautions, also known as Body Substance Isolation (BSI).
Scope of Practice
- The scope of practice outlines the limits of what EMTs may perform, varying by region.
- It dictates the procedures and treatments authorized for EMTs within their professional framework.
Consent
- Obtaining patient consent is a critical aspect of care; consent types include:
- Expressed consent by a competent patient for treatment.
- Implied consent in situations of unconsciousness or incapacitation, assumed in emergencies.
- For minors, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian unless implied consent is applicable.
Dealing with Stressors
- Lifestyle modifications, including healthy eating and regular exercise, support EMT well-being.
- Time for relaxation is essential to cope with the stresses of the job.
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) assists EMTs in processing critical stressors shortly after an incident.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- BLS is vital for survival following cardiac arrest; EMTs must assess and activate emergency response swiftly.
- Initiating BLS should occur within 5 seconds of assessing responsiveness.
- Using the AED/Defibrillator effectively requires swift action; solo responders should retrieve it while sending another for help.
- Knowledge of emergency response systems contributes to timely medical interventions.
Age Definitions
- Adults are defined as individuals post-puberty, with specific age parameters varying by practice guidelines.
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