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STRESS IN EMSWell Being of the Pre-Hospital Care Provider
Introduction
• How can we help others if we can’t help ourselves?
Wellness
Wellness has 3 components Physical Mental Emotional
Physical Well Being
Nutrition Nutrients Food groups Principles of weight control Tips to change behavior
Physical Well-Being
Physical fitness Benefits Cardiovascular endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Flexibility
Physical Well-Being
Sleep Disruption Signs of depression
Physical Well-Being
Disease Prevention Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Infectious Disease
Physical Well-Being
Injury Prevention Body Mechanics during lifting/moving Hostile Environments Rescue Situations Safe Vehicle Operations Safety Equipment and Supplies
Mental & Emotional Health
Substance misuse/abuse control Anxiety & Stress Personal Time Family, Community, Peer connections Freedom from Prejudice
Cultural Differences Individual Differences
Stress
Three stages of stress response Alarm Reaction Resistance Exhaustion
Stress
Factors that trigger stress response Physiological and psychological
effects Normal, health response Detrimental, unhealthy response
Signs and symptoms of stress Physical Emotional Cognitive Behavioral
Stress
Causes of stress in EMS Environmental Stress Psychosocial Stress Personality Stress
Stress
Reactions to Stress Reactions are individual
Adaptation Dynamic evolving process Defense Coping Problem Solving Mastery
Stress
Stress Management Techniques Critical Incident Stress Management
Organized, formal, peer, mental health Components of CISM Situation in which CISM should be
considered Techniques for reducing crisis-
induced stress
Coping with Death
Patient and Family needs Stages of grieving process
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Coping with Death
Needs of the Paramedic when dealing with death and the dying
Coping with Death
Developmental considerations when dealing with death and dying Newborn to three Three to six Six to nine Nine to twelve Elderly
PREVENTING DISEASE TRANSMISSION
Terminology
Air/Blood borne pathogens Exposure Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilization Body Substance Isolation/ Universal
Precautions
Source of Exposure
Needle stick Broken or scraped skin Mucous membranes
Protection
Follow work practices Maintain good health and hygiene
habits Maintain immunizations Periodic TB screening Body Substance Isolation Cleaning, Disinfecting, Disposing of
materials/ equipment
Well Being
Periodic Risk Assessment Documenting and Managing an
exposure