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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_OperationsThumbnail: Man being treated for smoke inhalation. (Unsplash License; Acton Crawford via Unsplash)
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_Operations/6.10%3A_Impaled_ObjectsIn addition to leaving the impaled object in the patient, it is important to help support the object so the object doesn’t move, which can cause severe pain, or that the object doesn’t come out on its...In addition to leaving the impaled object in the patient, it is important to help support the object so the object doesn’t move, which can cause severe pain, or that the object doesn’t come out on its own. If the object is too large to fit in the ambulance, or makes extrication impossible, specially trained rescue crews will be needed to assist in reducing the object’s size to facilitate transport. To remove a fishhook, depress the “eye” of the fishhook down to the skin, releasing the barb.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/03%3A_Team_Function/3.08%3A_Helicopter_OperationsThe first is the decision to use a helicopter, and the second is coordinating the helicopter landing once you decide that it’s needed. If coordinating a night landing, be sure to ask the flight crew a...The first is the decision to use a helicopter, and the second is coordinating the helicopter landing once you decide that it’s needed. If coordinating a night landing, be sure to ask the flight crew about using your ambulance or fire apparatus lights or not to mark the landing zone as you may inadvertently blind the flight crew who may be using night vision goggles during their landing.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_Operations/6.13%3A_Spinal_Motion_RestrictionImmobilize the patient by using Full Spinal Immobilization if patient has a significant mechanism with the potential for causing spinal injury and meet ANY of the following clinical criteria: If none ...Immobilize the patient by using Full Spinal Immobilization if patient has a significant mechanism with the potential for causing spinal injury and meet ANY of the following clinical criteria: If none of the above are present, then application of a cervical collar and transport in minimal restriction on the EMS gurney. If you are reading this work at an alternate web address, it may contain content that has not been vetted by the original authors and physician reviewers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/07%3A_Medical_Operations/7.06%3A_Adult_Cardiac_Arrest_Team_LeadWhen treating a patient in cardiac arrest the role of the Team Lead is critical to organizing and coordinating the treatments needed to provide the patient with the best chance of survival. Chest Comp...When treating a patient in cardiac arrest the role of the Team Lead is critical to organizing and coordinating the treatments needed to provide the patient with the best chance of survival. Chest Compression task* – delegate to a team member (or better yet, two team members if you have the resources), ensure that high quality compressions are being performed and only stop compressions when the AED advises the team to do so.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/03%3A_Team_FunctionThumbnail: Man being treated for smoke inhalation. (Unsplash License; Acton Crawford via Unsplash)
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_Operations/6.11%3A_Extremity_SplintingExtremity fractures, sprains and strains should be identified in the primary assessment, while on scene. Splinting and treatment of extremity injuries in non-life-threatening trauma can be done on sce...Extremity fractures, sprains and strains should be identified in the primary assessment, while on scene. Splinting and treatment of extremity injuries in non-life-threatening trauma can be done on scene. All other fractures, sprains and strains should be splinted after addressing life threats, and on the way to the hospital. All EMTs should be comfortable using available splinting materials to successfully splint injuries to the following areas:
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/05%3A_Dynamic_Multi-Skill_Assessments/5.01%3A_Dynamic_Multi-Skill_AssessmentsFor this section you will be given a medical or trauma patient and asked to take a set of vital signs including a heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and skin condition an...For this section you will be given a medical or trauma patient and asked to take a set of vital signs including a heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and skin condition and report them to the team lead. This section reviews your ability to communicate the major components of patient communication while providing care, including introducing yourself and explaining procedures to a patient suffering from a medical or trauma emergency.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_Operations/6.05%3A_Sucking_Chest_WoundsTreat an open pneumothorax with either an occlusive dressing OR commercial chest seal device (Ascherman). If not using a commercial chest seal, you make sure to leave a corner of dressing un-taped. Wi...Treat an open pneumothorax with either an occlusive dressing OR commercial chest seal device (Ascherman). If not using a commercial chest seal, you make sure to leave a corner of dressing un-taped. With the corner being open this will allow air to escape, lessening intrathoracic pressure in the chest. From “Treat an Open (Sucking) Chest Wound,” A1701-93-000086, public domain image.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/06%3A_Trauma_Operations/6.03%3A_Entrapment_and_Crush_InjuriesIf the entrapped limb is suddenly released the potassium may return to the heart through the venous system causing cardiac arrhythmias and death. Clear team communication and pre-planning for bleeding...If the entrapped limb is suddenly released the potassium may return to the heart through the venous system causing cardiac arrhythmias and death. Clear team communication and pre-planning for bleeding and cardiac arrhythmias for all crushed injuries and entrapments. If you are reading this work at an alternate web address, it may contain content that has not been vetted by the original authors and physician reviewers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/EMS_Psychomotor_Skills_Lab_Manual_(Hamper_Curtz_Edwins_and_Kennel)/09%3A_Pediatric_and_Obstetrics/9.03%3A_Health_Emergency_Ready_Oregon_(HERO)_Kids_RegistryThe HERO Kids Registry is a voluntary, no-cost system that lets any Oregon family share critical information about their child’s health in the event of an emergency. EMS providers may also see a HERO ...The HERO Kids Registry is a voluntary, no-cost system that lets any Oregon family share critical information about their child’s health in the event of an emergency. EMS providers may also see a HERO Kids sticker or backpack tag on one of the child or young adult’s belongings or see a copy of the completed HERO Kids Registry form posted on the refrigerator in the patient’s home.
