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1 RPI AMBULANCE ATTENDANT CLASS Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, June 2012

2 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class
Class Topics Module I: Introduction to RPI Ambulance Module II: RPI Ambulance and the Law Module III: Safety Module IV: Radio Communications Module V: Lifting and Moving Module VI: Vital Signs & Diagnostic Equipment Module VII: Airway Module VIII: Breathing Module IX: Circulation Module X: Splinting and Spinal Immobilization Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

3 Introduction to RPI Ambulance
Agency Information Service: Volunteer, Student Run Level of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Office: 92 College Avenue Garage: Behind the Armory Service Period: In service 24/7 during the Fall and Spring Semesters Call Volume: ~150 per year Primary Coverage Area: RPI Troy campus Secondary Coverage Area: Troy, Brunswick, North Greenbush, etc. Special Events: Stand-bys for Hockey, Football, Commencement, etc. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

4 Introduction to RPI Ambulance
Rules and Regulations Standard Operating Procedures Agency Document RPIA Constitution Union Document New York State Department of Health Part 800, Minimum Requirements for an Ambulance Part 18, Requirements for large events Documents can be found online at Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Crew Positions Crew Chief Driver Attendant Observer Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Attendant Training Requirements A. Hold a Professional Rescuer CPR certification. B. Take the Attendant class (recommended). C. Complete the Attendant checklist. D. Complete and submit a copy of a Rig Check. E. Complete one real or two simulated calls, and take vitals and submit an attendant evaluation. F. Request and receive approval by the Training Committee to be promoted to Attendant. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Scheduling Website Sign up on the website for: Night Crew Stand-bys (Hockey, Football, etc.) Training Drills, Meetings, Banquets, etc. Signing up: Go to the Scheduling page on the website: Click “Login”, and enter your username and password. Go to the Night Crews or Games and Events schedule, and click “Sign up”, and “Confirm”. You’ll get an confirming that you are signed up. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Field House and ECAV Operations Events: Hockey Commencement Concerts Personnel: Field Crews, EES Locations: HFH PCF ECAV EMS Room Sign up on website, report to appropriate PCF or the garage 15 minutes prior to start time Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Professionalism Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance You represent RPI Ambulance and RPI. Assures the patient they are in competent hands Don’t dress or act in a manner unbecoming a member of the agency Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

10 RPI Ambulance And The Law
NYS Department of Health State Emergency Medical Services Code (Part 800) Defines: General Emergency Medical Services rules Certification of EMS personnel Certification of EMS agencies Requirements for equipment and ambulances Pre-hospital DNR orders Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Patient Confidentiality Patient’s medical and personal information is private Name, address, medical conditions, condition, treatment etc. State and federal laws forbid disclosure of patient information NYS Part , Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Only those who “Need to Know” may have access to patient information Doctors, nurses, crew members in charge of caring for patient Your friends, bystanders, Public Safety, the public DO NOT need to know When in doubt, ask your crew chief. Do not share information! Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Safety Scene Safety Crew safety is the primary concern during all operations. You can not help the patient, if something happens to you. Unsafe scenes: Substance abusers Assaults, weapons on scene Hazmat incidents MVAs Emotionally disturbed persons, attempted suicide. Fires, collapses, animal bites, CO poisoning. Do not enter a scene that is not safe. Wait for fire, rescue or law enforcement personnel to secure the scene. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Safety Infection Control If its wet and sticky and not yours, don’t touch it. If you have to, wear gloves! Gloves are worn during every patient contact. Other PPE includes: N95 respirator masks Goggles Gowns The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands! If you come into contact with someone else’s bodily fluids, tell the crew chief! Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications RPIA Portable Radios Frequency: MHz Use of RPIA Radios: Receiving tones and dispatches from Rensselaer County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Amassing a crew for day calls Tactical Communications during stand-bys (hockey games, etc.) Crew Chiefs, Drivers, and actively training attendants carry portable radios Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications The “800” System Frequency: MHz Uses of County Radios: Communicating with Rensselaer County ECC (dispatcher). NYS Interagency and Mass Casualty Incident channel. Used by crew chiefs and drivers. Three Portables, Duty Supervisor, Office, Rig One Mobile Unit in the Ambulance Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications Communication Guidelines Call Signs Ambulance is A-39 internally, 5939 to the county Members are assigned “900” Numbers Line Officers have Car Numbers (Car 1, etc.) Communicating on the Radio State who you are speaking to, then you. “Car 1, this is 944.” Always be professional; never know who is listening. Public Safety, County, General Public Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications The Dispatch RPI Ambulance is dispatched on Channel 1 on RPI Ambulance’s Radios: Dispatcher: “Stand By RPI Ambulance” Tones Dispatcher: “RPI Ambulance for a <determinant> determinant EMS call for <Demographics> <Chief Complaint> at <Location>” Example: “ RPI Ambulance. Delta determinant EMS call for a seizure, RPI Crockett Hall, 72 Griswold Road. Cross Streets are Sage Ave and Bouton Road.” Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications Dispatch Determinants Determinants Alpha: BLS Priority II Non-Emergency Bravo: BLS Priority I Emergency, Not Imminently life threatening Charlie: ALS & BLS Priority I Emergency, Possibly life threatening Delta: ALS & BLS Priority I Emergency, Actively life threatening Echo: ALS & BLS Priority I (anyone with an AED) Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/ Unknown life status Charlie Chespans Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Radio Communications Call Communications During the call, the following radio transmissions are made to dispatch over the 800 by the driver: Confirm crew / en route to the scene Arriving on scene En route to the hospital Arriving at the hospital Back in service Back in quarters The receiving facility will be notified of patient information and arrival time over the BLS channel (a “med patch”) by the crew chief. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Lifting and Moving Proper Lifting Technique Proper lifting technique: Lift with your legs, not your back! Bend at the knees. Keep your back straight and shoulders square. Do not twist or bend your back. If you need to turn, use your whole body. If a patient is too large for your crew to safely move: Re-dispatch for additional crew members. Request Troy Fire Department for a lift assist. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Lifting and Moving Stretcher Indications: General EMS calls Considerations: A backboard is needed in addition for a suspected spinal injury. Example: Patient with abdominal pain Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Lifting and Moving Stair Chair Indications: Conscious patient who can’t walk, found upstairs or in areas where the stretcher will not fit. Contraindications: Suspected neck or back injury, unconsciousness. Example: Conscious patient on a second floor without an elevator, with shortness of breath Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Lifting and Moving Backboard Indications: Suspected neck or back injury, CPR. Can also be used to move patients. Contraindications: None Examples: Patient who fell from a 20’ ladder Spear tackle during a rugby game. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Lifting and Moving Other Moving Devices Reeves – Patient who is upstairs or in a small area who cannot sit up Orthopedic Stretcher (Scoop) – Pelvic fracture or hip dislocation KED – Immobilization of a seated patient with a neck or back injury Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Overview of Vital Signs A full set of Vitals consists of: Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Blood Pressure Additional diagnostic measurements: Skin color and condition Pupil size and reactivity Lung sounds Pulse oximetry Temperature Glucometry Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Heart/Pulse Rate Measure by palpation at the radial artery. Report the Rate and Quality: Rate: Beats per minute Strength: Strong or Thready (weak) Regularity: Regular or Irregular Normal range: beats per minute Dangerous range: Less than 60 or greater than 120 (sustained) Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Respiratory Rate Watch patient’s chest rise and fall. Report the Rate and Quality: Rate: Breaths per minute Depth: Normal, Shallow or Deep Regularity: Regular or Irregular Normal range: respirations per minute Dangerous range: Less than 8 or greater than 24 Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Blood Pressure Measure with a sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff) and stethoscope. Two pieces of information: Systolic BP: Pressure when the heart is contracting, pumping blood. Diastolic BP: Pressure when the heart is relaxed Normal range: Systolic: 100 – 140 mmHg Diastolic: 60 – 90 mmHg Dangerous range: Systolic: Less than 90 or greater than 180 mmHg Diastolic: Less than 50 or greater than 100 mmHg Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Skin Color and Condition Observe: Color: Normal, Flushed, Pale, Cyanotic (blue), Mottled (grey), Jaundiced (yellow). Condition: Warm, Dry, Cool, Diaphoretic (sweaty). Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Pupil Size and Reactivity Observe both pupils and report the: Shape: Round or Oblong (oval) Size: Pinpoint, Constricted, Dilated, Blown. Reaction to light: Pupils should constrict, but may be unreactive. PEARRL: Pupils Equal And Round, Reactive to Light. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Pulse-Oximeter Function: Checks oxygenation of the patients blood Checks the pulse rate of the patient Use: Place on patient’s finger Remove any nail polish Oxygenation: 97-99%- Normal 94-96%- Mild Hypoxia 91-93%- Moderate Hypoxia Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Vital Signs and Diagnostic Equipment Glucometer Function Checks level of glucose in patient’s blood Normal range is ml/dl Indications Altered mental status, diabetic issues Contraindications Bleeding/Clotting disorders Note: Used only by the Crew Chief, a special in-service training is required for EMTs Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Airway Manual Airway Maneuvers It is vital to maintain an open airway! Head Tilt–Chin Lift: Indications: Unconscious / unresponsive Contraindications: Suspected neck or back injury Jaw Thrust: Indications: Unconscious / unresponsive with suspected neck or back trauma Contraindications: None Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Airway Airway Adjuncts Used to keep the airway open. Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA): Indications: Unconscious / unresponsive Contraindications: Gag reflex present Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA): Indications: Suspected loss of airway control, OPA not tolerated Contraindications: Facial trauma Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Airway Airway Suction Types of suction units: Ambulance Portable Handheld Types of Catheters: Yankaeur (Hard Tip) French (Soft Tip) Suction for no more than 15 seconds! Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Breathing Oxygen Tanks Medical Oxygen Tanks Are Green Oxygen Tanks have the following Components Tank O-Ring Regulator Sizes D, Portable (In the jump bag) E, Portable (In the rig) M, On-board Oxygen Before Using, Check Stat Date Pressure in the tank Flow Regulator Seal Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Breathing Non-Rebreather (NRB) Indications: Sick or injured patients requiring high-flow oxygen Contraindications: Respiratory arrest Use with an oxygen flow rate of LPM. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Breathing Nasal Cannula (NC) Indications: Sick or injured patients who do not require high-flow oxygen, or cannot tolerate a NRB Contraindications: Respiratory arrest, significant respiratory distress. Use with an oxygen flow rate of 4-6 LPM. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Breathing Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Indications: A patient who is having difficulty maintaining adequate ventilations on their own. Contraindications: None Rate: Adults: / min Children: 20 / min Infants: 20 / min Use with supplemental oxygen, LPM. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Circulation Bleeding Control 3 Types of Bleeding: Capillary: Blood is dark red, and oozes. Venous: Blood is dark red, and flows steadily. Arterial: Blood is bright red, and spurts. Bleeding Control: Direct Pressure Elevation Pressure Dressing Pressure Point Tourniquet Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Circulation Hypoperfusion (Shock) Hypoperfusion: the inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body due to pathophysiological processes. Signs of Hypoperfusion: Hypotension (low blood pressure) Tachycardia (rapid pulse) Tachypnea (rapid breathing) Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Circulation Hypoperfusion (Shock) Treatment of hypoperfusion: Maintain airway and support patient’s breathing Control serious bleeding. Position the patient with their feet elevated (Trendelenburg Position). Keep the patient warm. Transport rapidly. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Module X: Splinting and Spinal Immobilization RPI Ambulance Attendant Class Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Splinting and Spinal Immobilization Splinting Function Splints are used to immobilize and protect an injured body part. Types Board splints, “Frac-Pak”, Traction splints General guidelines for use: Begin by checking CSM x4. Hold the extremity above and below the injury. Gently align the injured extremity, and place it in the splint. Make sure that the extremity is immobilized above and below the site of the injury. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Splinting and Spinal Immobilization Spinal Immobilization Equipment Backboard: A long, rigid board used to immobilize a patient Cervical Collar: A stiff neck brace used to immobilize the seven cervical vertebrae Kendrick Extrication Device (KED): Vest type immobilization device for seated patients. Indications for spinal immobilization: Head, neck or spine pain, altered mental status or spinal deformity, that is associated with a traumatic injury. Significant mechanism of injury Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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Splinting and Spinal Immobilization Kendrick Extrication Device Kendrick Extrication Device (K.E.D.): Used to immobilize a seated, non-critical patient. Check CSM x4 before and after application. Requires supplemental use of a cervical collar. The patient must still be placed on a backboard. Updated 10/2011 RPI Ambulance Attendant Class

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