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In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper, commonly referred to as ________ __________ is considered the birth of modern EMS White Paper In the 1980s, the ______ ______ ________ increases the emphasis on cardiovascular disease prevention, science, and education. Additional levels of training are added to the existing curriculum and despite advances, the scope of practice for various levels lacks unity. American Heart Association In the 70s, this federal agency developed the first EMT National Standard Curriculum including textbooks and paramedic NSC U.S. Department of Transportation In the 1990s, the _____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ advocates for the creation of a national training curriculum and the _______ ___ ____ ___ ___ begins work on the EMS Agenda for the Future National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationIn the 2000s, the NHTSA identifies universal knowledge and skills for EMS professionals through the new _________ ________ ______ __________. This new curriculum replaces the National Standard Curricula created by USDOT. National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) CPR, AED, Oral airways, airway obstruction, manual airway techniques, BVM ventilation, oxygen therapy, airway suctioning, manual BP, auto injector, bleeding control, assisted childbirth EMR EMR skills + humidified oxygen, venturi mask, automated transport ventilators, nasal airways, pulse oximetry, auto BP, assisted medications, spinal immobilization, splinting, tourniquet, MAST/PASG, mechanical CPR, assisted complicated childbirth EMT EMT skills + multilumen airways, blood glucose monitoring, IV/IO insertion, medication administration AEMT AEMT skills + BiPap/CPAP, needle decompression, percutaneous cricothyrotomy, ETCO2/capnography, NG/OG tube, intubation, direct laryngoscopy, PEEP, ECG interpretation, manual defibrillation/cardioversion, transcutaneous external pacing, extensive medication administration, thrombolytic therapy ParamedicWhat is an EMT's first priority ALWAYS? Scene safety an immediate physiological and psychological reaction to a specific event. The event triggers the body's fight or flight response Acute stress a stress reaction that develops after the stressful event. It does not interfere with the EMT's ability to perform during the stressful event. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an example of ________ _______ Delayed stress the result of exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged period of time. This leads to burnout for many EMTs. Cumulative stress is a formalized process to help emergency workers deal with stress - diffusing sessions are held within 4 hours of the incident - debriefing sessions are held 24 to 72 hours after the incident Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)oversees regulations concerning workplace safety, including infectious disease precautions Occupational Safety and Health Administration Gloves and eye protection should be used during any patient contact situation and are examples of... Minimum PPE The use of disposable gown and mask for significant contact with body fluids. Use a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask or a N-95 respirator for suspected airborne disease exposure, such as tuberculosis Expanded PPE Unless cleared by a hazmat specialist, an EMT is expected to _____ ______ and not begin _______ ______ until patients have been decontaminated or otherwise cleared by hazmat crews not enter; emergency care When it comes to crime scenes, EMS providers should ____ ______ a crime scene unless law enforcement has determined it is safe. EMS providers may be advised to respond to the call but maintain a _____ _______ away until cleared by law enforcement. This is sometimes called "staging for PD" not enter; safe distanceIn extrication situations, federal law requires EMS workers wear approved _______ ______ ____ ____ ______ when working on roadways, around traffic, or at an accident scene highly reflective traffic safety vest A method of lifting where one keeps the object close to the body, using the legs to lift and not the back (legs bent, back straight). Use a power grip with palms UP and all fingers wrapped around the object. Power lift the patient has a potentially life-threatening injury or illness and must be moved quickly for evaluation and transport