Protecting yourself from diseases
Protecting yourself from diseases There are so many infectious diseases which we will encounter while assessing and treating a patient. An EMT or any medical responder will come in close contact with patients who are suffering from various diseases , so it is important to know how diseases spread and how to protect ourselves from various diseases.Diseases are caused by pathogens, which are typically visible under microscope, Pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and helminthes are the most common type of pathogens which we will encounter often. Download PPT
Ems organization
Ems organization EMS is organized in variable methods by it’s capacity. The Aim of the emergency medical services to provide treatment to those people who need urgent medical care and to move the patient to the next point of definitive care. There are certain components proposed for EMS. Ambulance Call Centre Empaneled health facilities / Hospitals Informing system / knowledge management Training Health Education Legal frame work Governance Download PPT
Roles & Responsibilities of EMT
Roles And Responsibilities of EMT EMT’s or Emergency Medical Technicians, play a crucial role in providing pre-hospital emergency care. EMT’s are responsible for assessing,treating, and transporting patients in Emergency situations. EMT’S work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Although specific responsibilities may vary from One area to another. There are few general responsibilities, which an EMT has to follow includes🔹️Personal Safety and the Safety of Others🔹️Patient Assessment and Emergency Care🔹️Safe Lifting and Moving 🔹️Transport and Transfer of Care🔹️Record Keeping and Data Collection 🔹️Patient Advocacy Download PPT
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH System of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of emergency medical system. Ensures that public receives the highest quality of prehospital care. The majority of EMT’s responsibilities are concerned with treating patients who have an acute medical illness and traumatic injury. However, as an EMT ,you are also part of the public health team. Public health deals with protecting the health of an entire population. The mission of public health is to promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury, disability. Download PPT
Emergency Medical services
Types of EMS Services EMS stands for Emergency Medical services. EMS service Provide pre-hospital medical care to patients in emergency situation. There are different types of EMS services Based on the level of care they provide Basic Life support (BLS) EMS Service Advanced Life support (ALS) EMS service Critical care Transport EMS services Air Medical services Specialised EMS services Tactical EMS service Download PPT
How to take care of yourself while providing emergency care
How to take care of yourself while providing emergency care This topic focuses on how to take care of yourself while providing emergency care. It covers dealing with stress, using protective equipment, recognizing diseases, and preventing injuries. It also talks about handling emotions when helping patients and their families, especially in tough situations like death. The goal is to help emergency responders stay physically and emotionally healthy while doing their important job. Download PPT