EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS When You Call 911 this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Emergencies  Accidents  Allergic reactions  Bleeding, uncontrolled  Breathing difficulty  Broken bones  Burns  Heart attack  Overdose  Stroke  Unconsciousness this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Emergency Medical Service Providers  City or county government  Fire department  Hospital  Private ambulance service  Or a combination of the above EMS care is essential! this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Emergency Medical Service Responders  Paramedics  EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technicians - Intermediate  EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic  ECA - Emergency Care Attendants this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Emergency Medical Service Dispatchers  When you call 911, an Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher will answer. this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

 Soothe the caller  Get needed information about the emergency  Send the Emergency Medical crew to the scene of the emergency  May give the caller instructions to help stabilize the patient until help arrives this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

EMS providers respond to emergency scenes in several ways:  First Responders – generally smaller, quick vehicles that can easily negotiate traffic.  Equipped with basic first aid tools.  Ambulances – Mobile ICUs. Equipped with advanced life saving supplies and equipment.  Transports patient.  Aircraft – Includes fixed-wing or helicopters.  For quick and/or long distance transportation.  Fire Engines – Carry equipment for heavy rescue and extrication.  For example: Jaws of Life® this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Emergency Departments  Medical care continues when the patient arrives at the Emergency Department. this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Features of Emergency Departments  Physicians trained in Emergency Medicine  Nurses trained for trauma care  Support personnel  Emergency Medical Technicians  X-ray Technicians  Respiratory Technicians  Specialized trauma equipment this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Begin rescue breathing  Begin chest compressions  Call 911

Why study first aid this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Injury and illness occur daily  Basic knowledge can help I you are the first on the scene of an accident or serious illness  Your reaction may improve the victims chance of recovery

Emergencies this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Bleeding  Shock  Fractures and Dislocations  Poisoning  CPR

Bleeding this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Apply pressure to wound  Use a clean Bandage  Elevate injured extremity  Apply pressure to slow bleeding  Call 911

Shock this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Lay the patient down  Elevate patients legs  Maintain patients body temperature  Monitor breathing  Provide fresh air  Call 911

CPR this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  Airway  Breathing  circulation If patient does not respond, call 911

Web resources this presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical training  AMERICAN RED CROSS AMERICAN RED CROSS  American heart association American heart association  Kid’s health Kid’s health