S.T.A.R.TSimple Triage And Rapid Transport; a common triage system used to facilitate triage, treatment, and transport in mass casualty events. |
Scene Size-UpA rapid process in which the responder looks at
the scene to find out if there are
any dangers, how many patients there are, what the mechanism of injury is, and
if more responders are needed. |
Scope of PracticeThe range of skills that a state authorizes a medical provider to use. This is defined by the State of Alaska in regulations and laws |
SepsisOverwhelming and life-threatening infection that if untreated leads to death from septic shock. |
ShockInadequate tissue perfusion. Most commonly,
caused by blood loss, heart failure, severe allergic reaction, and massive infection
of the blood. |
Situational AwarenessThe condition of maintaining continual alertness to changing conditions and evolving dangers. It is not possible to focus fully on one task (ventilating a patient or troubleshooting an equipment problem, for example) while maintaining a high level of situational awareness. This is why it’s good to have one person step back to maintain situational awareness. |
SnoringAlthough many people snore while sleeping, snoring is never considered normal for an EMS patient. Snoring results from the tongue or other upper airway structures relaxing and partially obstructing the airway. |
Spinal shockSee Neurogenic shock. |
Standard precautionsUsing protective equipment and practices for all patients as if they have a communicable disease. |
SternumThe breastbone, located at the center and front of the
chest. This is the bone compressed during CPR. |