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Emergency Care 13th Edition Chapter 1 Flashcards

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2664227818Evidence-basedDescription of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely by supposition or tradition.0
2664230191Medical DirectionOversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.1
2664233997Medical DirectorA physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of an EMS system. EMS professionals work under this physicians license which extends the privilege to practice at an expanded scope of practice while on duty.2
2664234860911 SystemA system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alers the EMS, fire, or police departments as needed.3
2664236080Enhanced 911A 911 system which has the ability to automatically identify a caller's phone number and location.4
2664237275Off-line Medical DirectionStanding orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician.5
2664239268On-line Medical DirectionOrders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.6
2664242053Patient outcomesThe long-term survival rate of patients.7
2664242577ProtocolsList of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS service.8
2664243937Quality ImprovementA process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that requires improvement.9
2664245326Standing ordersA policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.10

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