EVENT MEDICINE (FIRST AID TENT)

Assessment

Facilitate appropriate initial assessment and treatment on scene for minor complaints/injuries. Recognize more serious complaints/injuries and transition to EMS protocols/transport/refusal as appropriate.

Pediatric Pearls: Signs & Symptoms: Differential: 
□ Use approved reference document for medication dosing, electrical therapy, and equipment sizes. 
□ Always start with uninjured areas first to build trust
□ Never lie to a child		□ Falls, scrapes
□ Overheating
□ Allergies
□ Headaches
□ Stomach aches
□ Acid reflux

Clinical Management Options

EMT-B
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy
• Vital signs as needed
• Assist the patient with over-the-counter medications for common complaints
o   Headache- offer Tylenol or ibuprofen
o   Stomachache- offer maalox
o   Acid reflux- offer Maalox, antacids
o   Allergies- offer Benadryl
o   Scrapes, minor wounds-clean and bandage wound
o   Sprains-ace-wrap/splint as appropriate
o   Overheating- offer cooling tent, icepacks, water
o   Mild-to-Moderate intoxication-discharge to care of an adult
• Document patient’s name, age, complaint, and treatment provided on a short form
Paramedic
• IV / IO access as appropriate for patient condition 
• Place and monitor EtCO2 as indicated 
• 12 lead ECG acquisition and 4 lead ECG placement
• Document a full chart in ESO
Consult Online Medical Control as Needed

Pearls

  • BLS interventions can be documented on a short form (in general). ALS interventions should be documented in ESO.
  • For complaints not listed above, please follow the complaint specific protocol.
  • Children should have their parent’s signature for treatment
  • Treatment can only be offered to patients in the direct care of the EMS team (ie. Cannot have someone get Tylenol for a friend).
  • Anyone who has a more serious complaint should have a chart opened in ESO. Follow your complaint specific protocols for these complaints. A patient signature and refusal of transport needs to be documented if the patient is not transported.
  • Mild-to-moderate intoxication requires the patient to be able to walk without assistance.