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