Transcript EMT - St.Mary's Parish Annapolis

When You Call 911
Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedics
Emergencies
Almost everyone finds themselves in need of
emergency services sometime in their life.
• Accidents
• Allergic reactions
• Bleeding,
uncontrolled
• Breathing difficulty
• Broken bones
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Burns
Heart attack
Overdose
Stroke
Unconsciousness
Emergency Medical Service Providers
EMS care may be provided by a:
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City or county government
Fire department
Hospital
Private ambulance service
Or a combination of the above
Emergency Medical Service
Responders
EMS responders are generally categorized as:
• Paramedics
• EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technicians Intermediate
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic
• ECA - Emergency Care Attendants
Emergency Medical Service
Dispatchers
When you call 911, an Emergency Medical
Services Dispatcher will answer.
Emergency Medical Service
Dispatchers
The dispatcher will:
• Calm 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
EMS providers respond to emergency
scenes in several ways:
• First Responders – generally smaller, quick vehicles that can easily
negotiate traffic.
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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®
Emergency Departments
Medical care continues when the patient arrives
at the Emergency Department.
Features of Emergency Departments
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Physicians trained in Emergency Medicine
Nurses trained for trauma care
Support Staff
Emergency Medical Technicians
X-ray Technicians
Respiratory Technicians
Specialized trauma equipment