On most extrication scenes, the role of the EMT assigned to the ambulance is to provide: The criteria to be considered a multiple casualty incident (MCI) include:
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The questions address the roles of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) during extrication scenes and the criteria for defining a multiple casualty incident (MCI). They seek to test knowledge related to emergency medical services and incident management.
Answer
EMT provides medical care; MCI is six or more patients or overwhelming resources.
The EMT's primary role is to provide medical care and stabilization during extrication. An MCI involves more patients than the local EMS system can handle, often defined as six or more injuries or an event overwhelming local resources.
Answer for screen readers
The EMT's primary role is to provide medical care and stabilization during extrication. An MCI involves more patients than the local EMS system can handle, often defined as six or more injuries or an event overwhelming local resources.
More Information
The EMT's role during extrication is crucial for patient stabilization until they can be safely removed from the incident scene. MCIs require a coordinated response due to the volume of patients.
Tips
A common mistake is underestimating the number of patients that qualify an event as an MCI. Review practice guidelines regularly.
Sources
- EMS Mass Casualty Management - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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