Types of Communication Simplex: one direction at a time, pro: finish your message without interruption Duplex: 2 separate frequencies are paired. Simultaneous transmission and reception Multiplex: transmits simultaneously 2 or…
Communications The EMS Team communicates via written, electronic and verbal means with: Callers and dispatch center Among the EMTs Back up units Emergency Department EMS System Admin Public safety units…
Clinical Decision Making Ability to quickly integrate an enormous amount of information from multiple sources to form a correct treatment plan Practice Environment: the field is a unique environment to…
Transport Three R’s Right person, right place, right amount of time Receiving facility depends on: Patient Condition Available facilities: Special centers Multisystem trauma Burns AMI Spinal Pediatric Neonatal Hyperbaric chamber…
Phases of Scene Assessment (Continued) 5 - Detailed Physical Examination Detailed assessment: organized, subjective and objective exam For priority patients, do this en route to the hospital 6 - Ongoing Assessment…