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This is the initial evaluation of a scene to which an EMT has been called. |
Scene Survey/Size-ip |
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Once standard and PPE precautions have been taken, the primary goal of EMTs upon arrival at a scene to which they have been displaced is scene safety. This means the well-being of the EMT's, their patients, and any bystanders. |
Thus, EMTS must exercise leadership and take control of the scene. |
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When does scene survey start? |
The process of ensuring scene safety should begin at dispatch. |
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In order to determine scene safety, what are some of the major things to consider? |
Dispatch Information Consider the Need for Additional help Consider Scene Characteristics |
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When it comes to crime scenes what are some general principles? |
Don't enter unless a it has been secured by police. Stage! When in doubt if the police have not arrived yet. Work around bullet holes, don't cut the ropes |
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When it comes to Barroom scenes, the pre scene of people consuming alcohol makes any situation volatile and unpredictable. |
SO, take them outside to the ambulance if possible. |
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When it comes to determining the nature of the problem, what should we consider? |
Determine the MOI. The index of suspicion is the degree of your anticipation that the patient has been injured, or has been injured in a specific way, based on your knowledge that certain mechanisms usually produce certain types of injuries. |
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An example of determine the nature of the problem, lets consider falls. What helps u develop a clear idea of the types of injury the patient may have suffered |
Distance they fell Surface they fell on Body part that hit the ground first |
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When it comes to Motor Vehicle crashes, we have to look at the common types of crashes. 1) Head-on or frontal collision 2) Rear-end collision 3) Side or lateral-impact collision 4) Rotational impact collision 5) Rollover |
This is relevant because it can help determine what types of injuries to expect. Crush, Blunt, penetrating, what type of trauma? |
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What type of injuries are common with Recreation Vehicle Crashes? What type of injuries are common with Blast injuries? |
Crush type Blast injuries= burns and blunt |
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What does NOI stand for? |
In a patient who is not injured but is suffering from a medical condition, you will begin to determine the Nature of Illness. |
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What types of clues can we look for when it comes to NOI? |
Environmental clues Physical position and condition of the patient |
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Another critical part of Scene Size up is determining the number of patients. Why is this relevant? |
This is the last major element of scene-size up. If you discover that conditions at a scene are beyond your ability to handle, call for help. Initial MCI- begin triage and ask for help |
