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1
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Base stations

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are two-way radios that are at a fixed site such as a hospital or dispatch center.

2
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Mobile radios

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are two-way radios that are used or affixed in a vehicle. Most are actually mounted inside the vehicle.

3
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Portable radios

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handheld two-way radios

4
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Repeaters

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are devices that are used when transmissions must be carried over a long distance.

5
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Telemetry

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process of sending and receiving data wirelessly.

In EMS this may be an electrocardiogram (ECG), vital signs, or other patient-related data.

6
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watt

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the unit of measurement of the output power of a radio

7
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what does the FCC do

Federal Communications Commission

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they assign and license radio frequencies. Prevents 2+ agencies from trying to use the same frequency

8
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TWELVE PARTS OF A RADIO MEDICAL REPORT

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Unit identification and level of provider

Estimated time of arrival

Patient’s age and sex

Chief complaint

Brief, pertinent history of the present illness

Major past illnesses

Mental status

Baseline vital signs

Pertinent findings of the physical exam

Emergency medical care given

Response to emergency medical care

Contact made with medical direction if required or if you have questions

9
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drop report (or transfer report)

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report containing the minimum data set, described later.

10
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After telling the hospital the age and sex of your​ patient, what is the NEXT thing you need to​ report?

A

The​ patient’s chief complaint

11
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what resides at a fixed​ site, such as a dispatch​ center?

A

Base station

12
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The verbal report​ is:

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our chance to convey important information about your patient directly to hospital staff.

13
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explain why all patient care reports done in the United States are supposed to have the minimum data set​ included?

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It allows better research and standardization of EMS care.

14
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a mobile​ transmitter/receiver is a..

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vehicle-based radio that comes in a variety of power ranges.

15
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a device that picks up signals from​ lower-power radio units and retransmits them at a higher​ power?

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Repeater

16
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Jurisdiction over all EMS radio operations in the United States is held by​ the:

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FCC

Federal Communications Commission.

17
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The patient​ hand-off is:

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a verbal transfer of care report.

18
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what EMS communication system would MOST likely provide the furthest transmission of​ voice?

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Base station with a repeater