EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch Obstetric and Pediatric Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When a caller reports a woman in active labor, what is the EMD dispatcher's first priority?
Answer: Obtain the caller's location and ensure help is dispatched
Confirming and dispatching to the correct location is always the first priority on any EMD call before any clinical assessment.
Which MPDS protocol is typically used for pregnancy and childbirth emergency calls?
Answer: Protocol 24 (Pregnancy/Childbirth/OB)
MPDS Protocol 24 specifically covers pregnancy and childbirth emergencies, including imminent delivery situations.
If a caller reports the baby's head is visible and crowning, what should the EMD do immediately?
Answer: Provide pre-arrival childbirth delivery instructions
Crowning indicates imminent delivery; the EMD must immediately provide pre-arrival instructions to assist with the birth.
For a conscious pediatric choking victim, what instructions should the EMD provide?
Answer: Give age-appropriate back blows and abdominal thrusts per protocol
Age-appropriate choking relief (back blows and abdominal thrusts) must be instructed immediately for a conscious child who is choking.
When a newborn does not breathe after delivery, what is the first instruction an EMD should give?
Answer: Stimulate by rubbing the back and clear the airway
Stimulating the newborn and ensuring airway clearance are the initial steps before progressing to resuscitation measures.
Which factor most affects protocol selection when handling a pediatric emergency call?
Answer: The child's age and approximate weight
A child's age and approximate weight determine which pediatric protocols and instructions are appropriate for that patient.
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