EMD Laws v14.0
First Law of Fainting - ANSNear fainting is best described as "almost fainted" and should be
considered the same as fainting (not just dizzy).
First Law of Chest or Back Pain - ANS"Hurts to breathe" is not considered difficulty or
abnormal breathing.
First Law of Burns - ANSIf someone was burned, something might be burning.
EMD's First Law of Safety - ANSDon't create more victims at the scene.
EMD's Second Law of Safety - ANSDon't get it on you or even touch it.
EMD's Third Law of Safety - ANSOne patient down, trouble around?
Two patients down, coincidence found?
Three patients down, danger abounds!
Brock's Law - ANSThe presence of an AED does not ensure its use - the EMD does.
Second Law of Chest Pain - ANSA little chest pain may be as bad as a lot.
First Law of Ground-Level Falls - ANSThe fall is the "chicken"; the arrest, its "egg".
First Law of Fainting - ANSNear fainting is best described as "almost fainted" and should be
considered the same as fainting (not just dizzy).
EMD's First Law of Scene Helpers - ANSAlways assume there is a pillow or other object
behind the patient's head unless you know otherwise.
Frenza's Law - ANSA thing not looked for is seldom found.
De Luca's Law - ANSEMDs will follow protocols per se, avoiding freelance questioning or
information unless it enhances, not replaces, the written protocol questions and scripts.
Laws of Concurrent Priorities - ANSThe EMD must weigh the concurrent priorities of
obtaining (and verifying) a useful location, helping the caller get to safety, and caring for the
patient.
First Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSFirst, do no harm.
Second Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSWhen in doubt, send them out.
(Always err in the direction of patient safety).
Third Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSDon't be in doubt so much.
First Law of Fainting - ANSNear fainting is best described as "almost fainted" and should be
considered the same as fainting (not just dizzy).
First Law of Chest or Back Pain - ANS"Hurts to breathe" is not considered difficulty or
abnormal breathing.
First Law of Burns - ANSIf someone was burned, something might be burning.
EMD's First Law of Safety - ANSDon't create more victims at the scene.
EMD's Second Law of Safety - ANSDon't get it on you or even touch it.
EMD's Third Law of Safety - ANSOne patient down, trouble around?
Two patients down, coincidence found?
Three patients down, danger abounds!
Brock's Law - ANSThe presence of an AED does not ensure its use - the EMD does.
Second Law of Chest Pain - ANSA little chest pain may be as bad as a lot.
First Law of Ground-Level Falls - ANSThe fall is the "chicken"; the arrest, its "egg".
First Law of Fainting - ANSNear fainting is best described as "almost fainted" and should be
considered the same as fainting (not just dizzy).
EMD's First Law of Scene Helpers - ANSAlways assume there is a pillow or other object
behind the patient's head unless you know otherwise.
Frenza's Law - ANSA thing not looked for is seldom found.
De Luca's Law - ANSEMDs will follow protocols per se, avoiding freelance questioning or
information unless it enhances, not replaces, the written protocol questions and scripts.
Laws of Concurrent Priorities - ANSThe EMD must weigh the concurrent priorities of
obtaining (and verifying) a useful location, helping the caller get to safety, and caring for the
patient.
First Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSFirst, do no harm.
Second Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSWhen in doubt, send them out.
(Always err in the direction of patient safety).
Third Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSDon't be in doubt so much.
