Part 1 Flashcards
sudden illness
a physical condition that requires medical attention (HA, severe allergic rxn, etc.)
injury
damage to the body from an external force (broken bone from fall)
life-threatening emergencies
illness or injury that impairs a victim’s ability to circulate oxygenated blood to all parts of the body
non life-threatening emergencies
a situation that doesn’t have an immediate impact on a victim’s ability to circulate oxygenated blood, but still requires medical attention
EMS
a network of community resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to victims of life-threatening injury or sudden illness
recognizing that an emergency exists
unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behavior
describe your role in an emergency situation
recognising an emergency exists
deciding to act
taking action by calling 911 or the local emergency number
giving care until medical help arrives
5 common barriers to action that may prevent people from responding to emergencies.
presence of bystanders uncertainty about victim nature of injury or illness fear of disease transmission fear of not knowing what to do or doing something wrong being unsure of when to call 911
what should you put in an emergency kit?
important information about your and family in a handy place
medical insurance up to date
does your community have 911?
teach children how to call when they are old enough
keep emergency numbers listed in handy place
keep first aid kit readily available
barriers of action
reasons for not acting or for hesitating to act in an emergency situation
citizen responder
a layperson who recognizes an emergency and decides to act
emergency
a situation requiring immeidate action
EMS personnel
trained and equipped community-based personnel who provide emergency care for ill or injured victims and who are often dispatched through a local mergency number
EMS system
nnetwork of community resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to victims injury or sudden illness
EMT
person who has successfully completed a state approved emergency medical technician training program
first aid
immeidate care given to a victim of injury or sudden illness until more advanced care can be obtained
first responder
a person trained iin emergency care that may be called on to givesuch care as a routine part of their job
good samaritan laws
laws that protect people who willingly give first aid without accepting anything in return