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When an Emergency Occurs • Who is the first responder and what are his/her responsibilities? • First person to reach the scene of an emergency and to initiate care or assistance for the victim(s) First Responder Responsibilities • Assess the situation, including the victim’s condition • Render emergency care if appropriately trained • Activate the emergency medical system Good Samaritan Laws • Protection from legal liability for those people who attempted to aid victims of an emergency, provided: • He/she acted in a reasonable and prudent manner • Did not charge for services rendered • Did not intentionally or willfully increase victims’ injuries General Guidelines • If in doubt, stop and render assistance • Some occupations must help, e.g. police, EMT’s, nurses, sometimes teachers • Stay with victim until a more qualified person arrives at the scene • Attempt only emergency procedures that you know General Guidelines • Never force treatment upon someone, unless a life-threatening situation, e.g. severe bleeding or poisoning • Implied Consent - render first aid to someone unconscious EMT - Emergency Medical Technician • EMT - emergency specialist trained to provide life-sustaining care and transportation for patients outside of the hospital EMT’s are trained to provide: • CPR • Patient assessment • Mechanical aids used in treating breathing difficulties • Splinting • Bandaging • Patient transport Paramedics • Paramedics - emergency personnel qualified to deliver advanced support Paramedics are trained to provide • Defibrillation • Endotracheal intubation • Administration of appropriate medications • Cardiac monitoring • Intravenous therapy Making an Emergency Call • Your name and location of the incident • Describe the problem: • # of people involved • your assessment of the situation • any treatment you provided • Telephone number of where you are calling • Don’t hang up until emergency personnel do