Medical Response Plan
Steps
- CAB. (Chest Compression, Airway, and Breathing) If the patient is conscious provide oxygen and supportive measures. If the patient is not conscious, perform C-A-B according to current BLS (basic life support) guidelines. “Get blood and oxygen to the body STAT..
- Call EMS (emergency medical services, 911)
- Get emergency kit
Preparation
Basic Life Support Training: Required of all team members every 2 years. Click here(CPR, AED, & First Aid)
Regularly review Medical Response Plan: At least once a year in Team Meetings.
Review Drugs & Equipment: Quarterly
Emergency Medical Team
Member #1: First on scene. Stay with victim, yell for help, and start BLS
Member #2: Brings the stuff. (Emergency Kit, Oxygen, and AED)
Member #3: All other team members: Call 911, wait at the door for EMS, assist, and record notes.
Doctor: Leader once he or she arrives