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| 8726621469 | Contamination | The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious material into an area or persons which has not been previously affected by said agent. | 0 | |
| 8726621470 | Critical Incident Stress Management | A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately. | 1 | |
| 8726621471 | Decontamination | The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. | 2 | |
| 8726621472 | Hazardous Material Incident | The release of a harmful substance into the environment. | 3 | |
| 8726621473 | Multiple-casualty incident. | An emergency involving multiple patients. | 4 | |
| 8726621474 | Pathogens | The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria. | 5 | |
| 8726621475 | Personal Protective Equipment | Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations. | 6 | |
| 8726621476 | Standard Precautions | A strict form of infection control that is based upon the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious. | 7 | |
| 8726621477 | Stress | A state of physical and or psychological stimulus. | 8 | |
| 8726621478 | Delayed Stress Reaction | Also known as PTSD, can be triggered by a specific event but psychological effects may not present until days, months, or even years later. Characterized by nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability, sleep difficulties, or problems with concentration. | 9 | |
| 8726621479 | Acute Stress Reaction | Often linked to catastrophes, such as large scale natural disasters. Reaction occurs rapidly and may develop simultaneously with the incident or within a very short time following the incident. Signs and symptoms may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, abnormal heart rhythms, uncontrollable crying, inappropriate behavior, and a disruption in normal, rational thinking. | 10 | |
| 8726621480 | Cumulative Stress Reaction | This reaction, also known as, "burnout," results from sustained low-level stressors and develop over a period of years. | 11 | |
| 8726621481 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Early Signs | Vague anxiety, progressing to boredom, apathy, and a feeling of emotional exhaustion. | 12 | |
| 8726621482 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Progressing Signs | Physical complaints begin to appear. Headaches, stomach ailments, disturbances in sleep, loss of emotional control, irritability, withdrawal from others, and increasing depression. May also include substance abuse, loss of sexual drive, poor interpersonal relationships, and limited self control. | 13 | |
| 8726621483 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Late Signs | May present as a physical illness, uncontrollable emotions, overwhelming physical and emotional fatigue, severe social withdrawal, paranoia, or suicidal thoughts. | 14 | |
| 8726621484 | Significant Causes of Stress for EMTs' | Multiple-casualty incidents Calls involving infants and children Severe injuries Abuse and neglect (Elderly and Pediatrics) Death of a co-workers | 15 |
