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Learning ReadinessLearning Readiness
• EMS Education Standards, text p. 1215
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Learning ReadinessLearning Readiness
ObjectivesObjectives
• Please refer to page 1215 of your text
to view the objectives for this chapter.
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Key TermsKey Terms
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Setting the StageSetting the Stage
• Overview of Lesson Topics
Multiple-Casualty Incidents
National Incident Management System
Triage
Disaster Management
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Case Study IntroductionCase Study Introduction
EMTs Tom Hurley and Joe Meyer are the
first EMS unit to arrive on the scene of a
tour bus collision, in which the bus hit a
bridge abutment. A half dozen patients
with various injuries have made their
way out of the bus. "Help us," says one
man. "There are people dying in the
bus."
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Case StudyCase Study
• What steps do Joe and Tom need to
carry out to establish an organized
response?
• How should the EMTs decide which
patients should be treated first?
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IntroductionIntroduction
• The number of patients needed to
declare a multiple-casualty incident
varies according to the resources
available.
• Incident management, triage, and
disaster response plans are needed to
effectively respond to multiple-casualty
incidents.
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Multiple-Casualty IncidentsMultiple-Casualty Incidents
• An MCI is any event that places
excessive demands on personnel and
equipment, and typically involves three
or more patients.
• A variety of events can lead to multiple
casualties.
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• NIMS provides for a consistent
approach to managing disasters.
• The incident command system (ICS) is
part of NIMS.
• NIMS provides for flexibility and
standardization.
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• NIMS involves specialized training and
preparedness.
• Relationships built during preparedness
are key to effective response.
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Relationships developed during the preparedness phase of NIMS worked to the advantage of responders and
agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 as shown in this disaster triage and treatment sector. (©
AP Photo/Dennis Paquin)
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• An incident command system provides
a standardized approach to on-scene
management.
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The incident commander directs the response and coordinates resources at a multiple-casualty incident.
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• The purpose of NIMS is to ensure:
Safety of emergency responders and
others
Achievement of tactical objectives
Efficient use of resources
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• Features of ICS
Use of common terminology and plain
English
Common designations for all
organizational resources
Manageable spans of control
Identification of incident facilities by
common terminology
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• Features of ICS
Distinct titles are used
Incident action plans identify the
objectives to be accomplished
Integrated communications approach
Accountability at all levels
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• Designated ICS sections
Command
Finance/administration
Logistics
Operations
Planning
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EMS branch organization for a major incident.
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• Incident command is initially assumed
by the most experienced and senior
person of the first arriving service.
• Incident command can then be
transferred to the most qualified person
in an orderly manner.
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National Incident ManagementNational Incident Management
SystemSystem
• Responsibilities of EMS units may
include:
Triage unit
Treatment unit
Transport unit
Staging unit
Morgue unit
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Basic ICS organization for a small- to medium-sized incident.
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TriageTriage
• Triage is a system used to sort patients
to determine the order in which they
receive medical care or transportation.
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Triage sector at the Houston Astrodome where up to 16,000 evacuees from Hurricane Katrina stayed. (© Carlos
Barria/Reuters/Corbis)
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TriageTriage
• Primary triage occurs immediately upon
arrival of the first EMS crew.
• Patients are tagged with a color-coded
system to allow organization of their
removal from the incident site.
• Patients are moved to the triage unit,
where secondary triage is performed.
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TriageTriage
• START is a triage system that uses
universal colors to identify priority.
• It is used for patients older than 8
years of age and greater than 100 lbs.
• Each patient is triaged in less than 30
seconds.
• Patients are assessed for respiratory,
perfusion, and mental status.
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TriageTriage
• JumpSTART pediatric triage system
Accounts for pediatric differences in
physiology
Used on any patient who appears to be
a child
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The JumpSTART system. (© Lou Romig, MD, FAAP, FACEP, 2002)
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TriageTriage
• Patients are moved from the triage
area to the treatment area.
• Only salvageable patients are treated.
• Provide only necessary care.
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Triage summary.
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TriageTriage
• The treatment, staging and transport
unit leaders make decisions about
priority of transport.
• The transport unit ensures that
transportation is coordinated.
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Figure 45-10a EMS personnel must have a universally understood triage identification tag system as shown in
photos (a), (b), and (c).
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Figure 45-10b EMS personnel must have a universally understood triage identification tag system as shown in
photos (a), (b), and (c).
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Figure 45-10c EMS personnel must have a universally understood triage identification tag system as shown in
photos (a), (b), and (c).
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TriageTriage
• The transport unit leader must
consider:
Distribution of patients to each medical
facility
Surge capacity of each hospital or
facility
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TriageTriage
• The transport unit leader must
consider:
Need for transport to a specialty medical
facility
Need for constant coordination and
communication
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TriageTriage
• Follow-through
When all patients have been
transported, EMS personnel may be
needed to assist at hospitals.
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TriageTriage
• Reducing posttraumatic and cumulative
stress
Try not to become overwhelmed by the
incident, care for patients one by one.
Rest periods should be provided.
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TriageTriage
• Reducing posttraumatic and cumulative
stress
Each worker must be fully aware of his
assignment.
Someone should circulate among
personnel, looking for signs of
exhaustion or stress.
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Firefighters and rescue workers take a break in a rehab unit near “Ground Zero,” New York City, September 12,
2001. (© Tim Fadek/Gamma)
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TriageTriage
• Reducing posttraumatic and cumulative
stress
Rescuers should be assigned tasks
appropriate to their skill levels.
Food and drink should be provided.
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TriageTriage
• Reducing posttraumatic and cumulative
stress
Rescuers should be encouraged to talk
amongst themselves.
Rescuers should have the opportunity to
talk with trained counselors following
the incident.
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Click on the triage category most suitable for a 30-year-oldClick on the triage category most suitable for a 30-year-old
patient with a leg amputated below the knee, who is awake,patient with a leg amputated below the knee, who is awake,
able to follow commands, has respirations of 24 per minute,able to follow commands, has respirations of 24 per minute,
and a weak, rapid radial pulse.and a weak, rapid radial pulse.
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black
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Case StudyCase Study
Joe establishes initial incident command,
and advises dispatch that there are 30 to
40 patients. Tom begins triage by asking
anyone who is able to leave the bus on
his own to do so. Left with nine patients
on the bus, the first patient Tom comes
to is a man in his 50s who is confused
and having difficulty breathing.
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• What additional information does Tom
need in order to categorize this first
patient?
• Once additional help arrives, what
incident command sections will be
established?
• How will EMS be organized within the
ICS?
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• A disaster is a sudden catastrophic
event that overwhelms natural order
and causes great loss of property or
life.
• There is a great disparity between
casualties and resources.
• Disasters may be natural or man-made.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Requirements of effective disaster
assistance
Preparation of the entire community
Careful preplanning
Ability to quickly implement a plan
Effective communication among
responders
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Requirements of effective disaster
assistance
Application of triage skills
Ability to organize quickly and utilize all
emergency personnel
Ability to adapt the plan to meet special
conditions
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Requirements of effective disaster
assistance
A contingency plan for shelter and
transportation for the community
Doing the greatest good for the greatest
number
A plan that avoids relocating the
disaster from the scene to the hospital
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• An evacuation and warning message
should communicate the following:
The nature of the disaster, its estimated
time of impact, and estimated severity
Safe routes out of the area
Destinations for those who evacuate
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Disaster communications systems
An effective system includes a backup
system.
Establish details of the system ahead of
time.
Appoint only one person who
communicates with those outside the
disaster area.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Disaster communications systems
The designated communication person
should stay in contact with hospitals and
rescue units.
Area-wide communications are vital.
Provide an area where people can
register concerning whereabouts and
health status.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Disaster communications systems
Make sure information about road
conditions and alternative routes is
constantly monitored and updated.
Monitor hospital status.
Do not allow vehicles en route to
hospitals to communicate with hospitals
except if an emergency occurs en route.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Disaster communications systems
Individual rescuers should have
individual portable radios to
communicate with their command.
Include a mechanism of recording
communications for later review.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Psychological impact of disasters
Survivors suffer many negative
emotions and physical effects.
Reactions depend on age, physical
health, and emotional health.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Guidelines for managing the
psychological impact of disasters
Families of patients need and deserve
accurate information.
Reunite families as soon as possible.
Group people with their families and
neighbors.
Encourage people to do necessary
chores.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Guidelines for managing the
psychological impact of disasters
Provide emotional structure and
expectations for the emotionally injured.
Help patients confront the reality of the
disaster.
Don't give false assurances.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Guidelines for managing the
psychological impact of disasters
If patients refuse help, assure them that
accepting help is in no way a sign of
weakness.
Identify high-risk patients, including
those with no support, and target them
for immediate crisis intervention.
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Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
• Guidelines for managing the
psychological impact of disasters
Identify people who are in a unique
position to help and recruit them for
psychological emergency care.
Arrange for all those involved in the
disaster to get follow-up care and
support.
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Case Study ConclusionCase Study Conclusion
The first arriving fire personnel assume
incident command, as Joe joins Tom in
completing primary triage. An EMS
supervisor is designated the EMS branch
supervisor, as two arriving paramedics
assume triage and treatment unit
positions. Joe is then reassigned to the
transport unit.
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There are seven immediate, 18 delayed,
and ten minor patients. The patients are
transported to three local hospitals.
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Lesson SummaryLesson Summary
• Response to MCIs requires
standardized preplanning and training.
• NIMS was established to provide
standardization of MCI response.
• The ICS identifies the authority and
responsibilities of responders at an
MCI.
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Lesson SummaryLesson Summary
• Triage is a mechanism for sorting and
prioritizing patients according to their
injuries.
• Triage systems rely on color-coded
tags.
• MCIs and disasters have profound
psychological effects on survivors and
responders.
Notas del editor Advance Preparation
Student Readiness
Assign the associated section of MyBRADYLab and review student scores.
Review the chapter material in the Instructor Resources, which includes Student Handouts, PowerPoint slides, and the MyTest Program.
Prepare
Review local protocols and operating procedures for multiple casualty incidents, triage, and incident command.
Consider inviting someone with incident command expertise to guest lecture.
Bring examples of triage tags used in your EMS system.
Arrange for mock patients and assistant instructors to conduct a mock MCI for your students. Pre-determine the injuries for each patient and make sure each is well-informed about his or her role. Moulage is an important aspect of this exercise.
If the above exercise is not feasible, prepare a tabletop disaster exercise by writing patient descriptions on index cards.
Plan 100 to 120 minutes for this class as follows:
Multiple Casualty Incidents: 5 minutes
Defines the characteristics of multiple casualty incidents.
National Incident Management System: 20 minutes
Describes each of the components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Triage: 60 minutes
Explains the principles and implementation of triage systems used in mass casualty incidents
Disaster Management: 15 minutes
Describes components of effective disaster management, and the role of EMS in disaster management
The total teaching time recommended is only a guideline. Take into consideration factors such as the pace at which students learn, the size of the class, breaks, and classroom activities. The actual time devoted to teaching objectives is the responsibility of the instructor.
Explain to students what the National EMS Education Standards are. The National EMS Education Standards communicate the expectations of entry-level EMS providers. As EMTs, students will be expected to be competent in these areas. Acknowledge that the Standards are broad, general statements. Although this lesson addresses the listed competencies, the competencies are often complex and require completion of more than one lesson to accomplish.
Objectives are more specific statements of what students should be able to do after completing all reading and activities related to a specific chapter. Remind students they are responsible for the learning objectives and key terms for this chapter.
Assess and reinforce the objectives and key terms using quizzes, handouts from the electronic instructor resources, and workbook pages.
Case Study
Present the Case Study Introduction provided in the PowerPoint slide set.
Lead a discussion using the case study questions provided on the subsequent slide(s).
The Case Study with discussion questions continues throughout the PowerPoint presentation.
Case Study Discussion
Use the case study content and questions to foreshadow the upcoming lesson content
During this lesson, students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of an EMT during a multiple-casualty incident.
Teaching Tips
Discuss events that have led to MCIs in your community and the events that your community includes in its disaster plan.
Discussion Questions
What events (local, state, or national) can you recall that would be classified as MCIs?
Why is the number of patients that define an MCI different in different locations?
Critical Thinking Discussion
What should you include in a personal disaster preparedness plan for yourself and your family?
Teaching Tips
Discuss local ICS configurations.
Discussion Questions
What is the purpose of NIMS?
What is the purpose of ICS?
What features are designed to make ICS effective?
Knowledge Application
Student should be able to apply the principles in this section in order to operate within an ICS.
Critical Thinking Discussion
What is the best way to be prepared to function well in an MCI?
Discussion Question
What responsibilities does each of the typical EMS units in an ICS system carry out?
Teaching Tips
Discuss local triage practices.
Discuss the capabilities of local hospitals.
Discuss mutual aid agreements in place for cooperation among jurisdictions.
Discussion Question
How do responders use primary and secondary triage?
Knowledge Application
Students should be able to apply the principles of triage while working within an ICS.
Class Activity
Hold an MCI drill or, if this is not feasible, do a tabletop triage exercise with students.
Teaching Tips
Show students the triage tags used in your system.
Discussion Question
How can you classify patients according to the red, yellow, green, and black color triage system?
Discussion Question
How do you perform START triage?
Discussion Question
How is JumpSTART different from START?
Discussion Question
What mechanisms should be in place to monitor for, minimize, and manage rescuer stress reactions?
Critical Thinking Discussion
What should you do if you feel overwhelmed when working at the scene of an MCI?
Discussion Question
What mechanisms should be in place to monitor for, minimize, and manage rescuer stress reactions?
Critical Thinking Discussion
What should you do if you feel overwhelmed when working at the scene of an MCI?
Teaching Tips
Discuss the response to any disasters that have occurred in your area.
Critical Thinking Discussion
How can you promote disaster preparedness in your community?
What type of disasters should you anticipate in your community?
Discussion Question
What types of events can be considered disasters?
Discussion Question
What principles of communications should you apply in disaster situations?
Discussion Questions
What is the psychological impact of disasters?
What can the EMT do to minimize the psychological impact of disasters?
Knowledge Application
Students should be able to apply the information in this chapter to the psychological care of disaster patients.
Follow-Up
Answer student questions.
Follow-Up Assignments
Review Chapter 45 Summary.
Complete Chapter 45 In Review questions.
Complete Chapter 45 Critical Thinking questions.
Assessments
Handouts
Chapter 45 quiz
Class Activity
As an alternative to assigning the follow-up exercises in the lesson plan as homework, assign each question to a small group of students for in-class discussion.
Teaching Tips
Answers to In Review questions are in the appendix of the text. Advise students to review the questions again as they study the chapter.