Title: Explain basic traumatic and medical emergency procedures.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Handling Traumatic and Medical Emergencies

Explanation should include procedures for first responders, including

- activating the Emergency Medical System (EMS) system (911)
- assessing the scene for safety hazards
- improvising PPE, if not available
- assessing patients for circulation, airway, breathing (CAB)
- determining the number of victims
- performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary
- using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- following AHA 2018 Guidelines Highlights (https://eccguidelines.heart.org/index.php/guidelines-highlights/).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the CAB guide assist the caregiver’s actions in performing effective CPR and first aid?
- When would it be appropriate to use the ABC or CAB approach in victim assessment and treatment?
- Why should the emergency scene be assessed?
- Which life signs must be assessed for all victims of trauma or medical emergencies?
- What are the sequences of steps for assessing a conscious victim and for an unconscious victim?
- When is it appropriate to use an AED?