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Empowerment in Emergency Response: If Not You...Who?

Learn how every citizen plays a crucial role in the EMS system, including recognizing, deciding, calling, and providing assistance in emergencies. Understand factors influencing responses, Good Samaritan Laws, and practical steps to help victims effectively. Take action, overcome fears, and be prepared to manage emergencies with first aid common sense.

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Empowerment in Emergency Response: If Not You...Who?

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  1. If Not You… Who?

  2. If Not You… Who? • EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services • The EMS system is a network of: • Police • Fire fighters • Medical personnel

  3. If Not You… Who? • Every citizen has a role in the EMS system, including 4 basic steps: • Recognize • Decide • Call • Provide

  4. If Not You… Who? • The following are the most common factors that influence a person’s response to an emergency situation: • Presence of other people • Uncertainty about the victim • The type of injury or illness • Fear of catching a disease • Fear of doing something wrong • ???

  5. If Not You… Who? • A citizen responding to an emergency will be covered by the Good Samaritan Laws by: • Acting the same as a reasonable and prudent person would under the same conditions • Providing correct emergency care

  6. If Not You… Who? • 5 Practical things a rescuer would do to care for a victim in order to be covered by Good Samaritan Laws: • Move the victim if life is endangered • Ask a conscious victim for permission before giving care • Check for life threatening emergencies before giving care • Call for professional help • Continue care until more highly trained personnel arrive

  7. If Not You… Who? • The worst thing you can do in an emergency situation is: NOTHING! • Your decision to act in an emergency should be guided by: • Your own values • Your knowledge

  8. If Not You… Who? • Emergencies can happen regardless of attempts to prevent them • 3 benefits of practicing first aid common sense: • Can be the difference between life and death • Can make the difference between complete recovery and permanent disability • You will be better able to manage your fears and overcome barriers to action

  9. If Not You… Who? • Most importantly, every citizen needs to: • Recognize emergency has occurred • Call local emergency numbers • Provide help until professional assistance arrives

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