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Primary responsibilities of an EMR Ensure safety of self/others, gain access to patient, check for life-threatening conditions, summon/assist more advanced medical personnel, provide care for the patient. Indirect medical control Standing orders, procedures performed according to normal protocol Advance directive Written instructions that documents the patient's wishes if they are unable to communicate. Example: DNR Trip sheet Another name for a prehospital care report. Pinch the glove near the wrist on the palm side of the hand The first step in removing disposable gloves. Standard precautions "If it's wet and not yours, don't touch it" Ensure scene safety (of self and others) First step when arriving on the scene of an emergency. 360-degree assessment Looking in all directions for possible dangers Where to park your ambulance 50 feet away to help re-direct traffic, 100 feet away if there is a fire, 2000 feet away for a HAZMAT incident