EXSS 288- EMS System 100% Solved!

What are the survival and recovery of injured/ill victims dependent on? (6 things) - ANSWERS1. Recognition and response by the lay responder (respond to incident, don't fall into bystander effect) 2. Early activation of the EMS system (call 911) 3. Professional rescuer care 4. Pre-hospital care provided by advanced medical personnel 5. Hospital Care 6. Rehabilitation What does Recognition & response include? - ANSWERSCitizens need to take action when injury or illness occurs - provide care while waiting for advanced personnel -BYSTANDER EFFECT What does Early Activation of EMS include? and what information should be provided - ANSWERSLay responder needs to tell someone to call 911 PROVIDE: - Describe situation - # of individuals involved -Directions -what treatment is given What are your responsibilities as a professional rescuer? - ANSWERS-Duty to respond when on the job -Have a plan for your response -Knowing your scope of practice -Ensuring safety of you, team members, bystanders -Assess the scene to gain safe access to victim -Determine ANY threats to victim's life -Summon advanced medical personnel when necessary -Provide care of the victim -Assist more advanced medical personnel What is your primary concern as a prof. rescuer - ANSWERSMaintaining cardiovascular and CNS function What is the network of people that includes lay responders, professional rescuers, and medical personnel - ANSWERSEMS