EMS Response and Trauma Care

Study Notes

Reports of a child being shot in the area, but it's actually a 22-year-old male, later identified as Keyshawn, who has been shot.
Keyshawn has suffered gunshot wounds, including stomach wounds, which are considered particularly bad due to the risk of septic abdominal infections.
Emergency medical responders have arrived at the scene and are attempting to stabilize Keyshawn, with a goal of keeping their scene time to 10 minutes before transporting him to a surgeon.
Keyshawn is experiencing trouble breathing and has an altered mental status, which is concerning due to potential blood loss.
Despite being shot multiple times, Keyshawn remains calm and collected, which is unusual for someone with such severe injuries.
The responders are able to keep Keyshawn's blood pressure stable and detect no exit wounds, indicating that the bullets are still inside his body.
Keyshawn is transported to the Medical Center of New Orleans, with a trauma activation, and is expected to receive further treatment.
The responders note that Keyshawn's main concern is the well-being of the children in the house, which speaks to his character.
The incident occurred while Keyshawn was sitting outside, and he was the only one injured in the shooting.Here is a summary of the text in detailed bullet points:

• EMS responds to a call about a 76-year-old female who was shot in a residence in a low-crime area, where a party was taking place and a masked gunman barged in, robbing everyone, and shooting the woman.

• The woman ran to the back of the house, locked herself in a bathroom, and called 9-1-1, which scared the gunman off; she was later treated for her injuries.

• The EMS team praises the woman for her bravery and quick thinking, which likely saved her life.

• The team responds to another call about a male involved in a fight and bleeding from the back of the head; upon arrival, they find that he has a 4-centimeter laceration and may have lost consciousness.

• The patient doesn't remember what happened, which is a concern, and needs to be taken to the hospital for a CT scan to rule out internal bleeding.

• The EMS team learns that the patient was a hero who jumped in to help someone being assaulted and got hit in the process.

• The team responds to another call about a male who fell into a window and has a huge piece of glass impaled in his arm, which is bleeding profusely.

• The patient, a father from California, was trying to protect his kids from a car that almost hit them, and in the process, he punched out the car window and got hurt.

• The EMS team praises the father for his heroic actions and takes him to the hospital to get stitches and ensure there's no internal damage.

• The team responds to another call about a male who was punched and fell, hitting his head, in the French Quarter.

• The patient is confused and doesn't remember what happened, but is eventually taken to the trauma center for further evaluation.

• The EMS team learns that the patient is the brother of one of their Medics, which adds a personal touch to the call.

• The team responds to another call about a 60-year-old male who fell down the steps and injured his left knee outside a restaurant in the French Quarter.

• The patient, Tony, is treated on the scene, and his knee is stabilized before being taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

• The EMS team praises the community's spirit and support, highlighting the importance of Immediate Care in New Orleans.

Description

Test your knowledge of emergency medical response and trauma care with this quiz. You'll be presented with various scenarios, from gunshot wounds to heroic acts, and will need to assess the situations and provide the appropriate care. Can you keep calm under pressure and make the right decisions? Take this quiz to find out.