Chapter 44 - Medical emergencies and first aid. After completing Chapter 44, you will be able to: Discuss the importance of first aid during a medical emergency, describe the purpose of the emergency medical services (EMS) system and explain how to contact it, list items found on a crash cart or first-aid tray, list general guidelines to follow in emergencies,. | Chapter 44 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 44 Objectives 44-1 Discuss the importance of first aid during a medical emergency. 44-2 Describe the purpose of the emergency medical services (EMS) system and explain how to contact it. 44-3 List items found on a crash cart or first-aid tray. 44-4 List general guidelines to follow in emergencies. Medical Emergencies and First Aid Objectives (cont.) 44-5 Compare various degrees of burns and their treatments. 44-6 Demonstrate how to help a choking victim. 44-7 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 44-8 Demonstrate four ways to control bleeding. Medical Emergencies and First Aid Objectives (cont.) 44-9 List the symptoms of heart attack, shock, and stroke. 44-10 Explain how to calm a patient who is under extreme stress. 44-11 Describe your role in . | Chapter 44 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 44 Objectives 44-1 Discuss the importance of first aid during a medical emergency. 44-2 Describe the purpose of the emergency medical services (EMS) system and explain how to contact it. 44-3 List items found on a crash cart or first-aid tray. 44-4 List general guidelines to follow in emergencies. Medical Emergencies and First Aid Objectives (cont.) 44-5 Compare various degrees of burns and their treatments. 44-6 Demonstrate how to help a choking victim. 44-7 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 44-8 Demonstrate four ways to control bleeding. Medical Emergencies and First Aid Objectives (cont.) 44-9 List the symptoms of heart attack, shock, and stroke. 44-10 Explain how to calm a patient who is under extreme stress. 44-11 Describe your role in responding to natural disasters and those caused by humans. Medical Emergencies and First Aid Introduction Emergencies of all types occur when you are working as a medical assistant. You may have to handle a phone call from a patient who has an urgent physical or psychological problem. You must be prepared to determine the urgency and handle any emergency that arises. Understanding Medical Emergencies You may see life-threatening medical emergencies in the health care setting. First aid can: Save a life Reduce pain Prevent further injury Reduce risk of permanent disability Preparing for Emergencies Post emergency telephone numbers near crash cart and near all phones. Crash cart is a rolling cart of emergency supplies and equipment. Provide information to EMS Your name and location Nature of the emergency Condition of the injured patient Summary of the first aid you have given Do not hang up until the dispatcher gives you permission to do so. Common Emergency and First .
