Basic Trauma Life Support
The treatment and transport of trauma victims is one of the most challenging and demanding aspects of EMS field care. Motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, structure fires, falls from heights, gunshot wounds, and farm accidents are a few of the causes of traumatic injury.
Rittman EMS recently hosted a special trauma life support class aimed at emergency responders who care for injured victims at the scene of an accident. (click here for photo) Basic Trauma Life Support (or BTLS) is an intensive scenario-based course emphasizing the assessment and field treatment of traumatic injuries. (click here for photo) During the two day course at the EMS station on North State Street participants reviewed current updates on trauma care and took part in practical hands-on patient assessment skill sessions. (click here for photo) Those attending the class also completed a written and practical treatment test at the close of the class.
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Alan Wilson, EMS Chief and Leas Paramedic, congratulated department members for their diligent efforts in completing the BTLS course requirements.

BTLS Course Photo's courtesy of Tim Anderson and Amanda Whinery.

2002 EMS Week: May 19-25
EMS — Help is a Heartbeat Away

We have chosen to include a special patriotic theme for EMS Week 2002 because of the heroic actions of the many EMS, fire and other public safety personnel during and following the events of Sept. 11. Many of the promotional pieces for EMS Week will include the special logo you see below that recognizes the brave responders, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.

You are Your Best Rescuer
EMS Chief Wilson offers the following tips to assist a responding EMS Squad:

* Make sure house address numbers are clearly marked and visible from the street, and if possible, turn on an outside porch light

* Having a written list of daily medications available to present to EMS can save time

* Remember, pets may be easily frightened to be sure they are secured and do not pose a threat to emergency responders

* Keep written Advance Medical Directives ( DNR Orders) accessable and make sure family members are aware of their location. DNR orders or Advanced Medical Directives specify, in writing, the actions you (or your family member) wish EMS personnel to carry out should they be called for you in an emergency situation

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