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    1. Emergency medical services developed during wartime in the early 20th century but domestic emergency care lagged behind and was often limited to large urban areas. 2. A 1966 report recommended developing training standards, federal guidelines, emergency transport, and staffed emergency departments to improve emergency care. 3. Funding from the Highway Safety Act and Emergency Medical Services Act helped establish EMT training standards and most U.S. states had emergency services by 1980.

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    1. Emergency medical services developed during wartime in the early 20th century but domestic emergency care lagged behind and was often limited to large urban areas. 2. A 1966 report recommended developing training standards, federal guidelines, emergency transport, and staffed emergency departments to improve emergency care. 3. Funding from the Highway Safety Act and Emergency Medical Services Act helped establish EMT training standards and most U.S. states had emergency services by 1980.

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    1. Emergency medical services developed during wartime in the early 20th century but domestic emergency care lagged behind and was often limited to large urban areas. 2. A 1966 report recommended developing training standards, federal guidelines, emergency transport, and staffed emergency departments to improve emergency care. 3. Funding from the Highway Safety Act and Emergency Medical Services Act helped establish EMT training standards and most U.S. states had emergency services by 1980.

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    1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

    History of Emergency Medical Services (1 of 3)


    Emergency care developed during warfare at the beginning of the 20th century. By the 1960s, domestic emergency care lagged behind. Staffed emergency departments were often limited to large urban areas.

    History of Emergency Medical Services (2 of 3)


    Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society (1966) Recommended: Development of training Development of federal guidelines and policies Provide emergency care and transport Establish staffed emergency departments

    History of Emergency Medical Services (3 of 3)


    Highway Safety Act and the Emergency Medical Act created funding DOT developed the first National Standard Curriculum for training EMTs in the early 1970s EMS established in most of the United States by 1980

    Levels of Training
    Lay Rescuer First Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic

    Components of the EMS System (1 of 5)


    Access Easy access in an emergency is essential. Administration and Policy Policies and procedures are essential.

    Components of the EMS System (2 of 5)


    Medical Direction and Control Each EMS system must have a medical director. Medical control may take place online or off-line. Quality Control and Improvement Process used to ensure patient care meets standards.

    Components of the EMS System (3 of 5)


    Other physician input Local, state, and national specialists provide guidance. State-specific statutes and regulations All EMS systems are subject to state regulations. Equipment Properly maintained equipment is essential.

    Components of the EMS System (4 of 5)


    Ambulance EMT-Bs must be familiar with the ambulance and its functions. Specialty Centers Focusing on care for certain types of patients Interfacility Transports Transportation of patients from one care facility to another

    Components of the EMS System (5 of 5)


    Hospital Staff EMS is part of the whole continuum of care. Working with Public Safety Agencies EMT-Bs should understand the role of each agency. Training Quality of care depends on training.

    Providing a Coordinated Continuum of Care


    1st Phaseaccess to EMS system 2nd Phaseout of hospital care 3rd Phaseemergency department care 4th Phasedefinitive care

    Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT-B (1 of 2)


    Personal safety Safety of crew, patient, and bystanders Patient assessment Patient care based on assessment findings

    Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT-B (2 of 2)


    Lifting and moving patients safely Transport and transfer of care Record keeping/data collection Patient advocacy/confidentiality

    Professional Attributes of the EMT-B


    Puts patients needs as a priority without endangering self Maintains professional appearance and manner Performs under pressure Treats patients and families with understanding, respect, and compassion Respects patient confidentiality

    Professional Appearance

    The EMT-B should maintain a professional appearance and manner.

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    Continuing Education
    Continuing education required to renew certification Keep up-to-date on new procedures and issues on local, state, and national levels Maintain knowledge and skills

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