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Perform Initial Trauma Care per protocol.

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|'''EMR - Emergency Medical Responder'''
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# '''Assess and Maintain Scene Safety'''
## Removal from water should be performed by a trained rescuer with appropriate equipment
# Assess for indications to withhold CPR. If none, initiate CPR
# Assess, secure and maintain an adequate airway via the airway management protocol.
## Apply appropriate C-spine stabilization for all diving or fall mechanisms, especially if the patient is unresponsive.
# Apply high flow oxygen
# Assess for Hypothermia

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|'''EMT - Emergency Medical Technician''' ''Perform/Confirm All Above Interventions''
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# Initiate transport. Any patient with even brief submersion should be transported to the hospital for assessment by a physician as they may develop delayed pulmonary edema.
# Consider ALS Intercept
# Assess for Spinal Injury. Treat for Spinal Injury unless able to determine otherwise.
# Treat for Hypothermia and Shock as necessary
# Evaluate lung sounds and Contact MEDICAL CONTROL for consideration of initiation of treatment with:
## '''Albuterol (Ventolin)''' nebulizer if wheezing present
## CPAP if significant respiratory distress is present.
# Apply cardiac monitor, if trained to do so.

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|'''AEMT – Advanced Emergency Medicine Tech ''' ''Perform/Confirm All Above Interventions''
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1. Establish IV access at TKO and Contact MEDICAL CONTROL for fluid orders.

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|'''Intermediate -''' ''Perform/Confirm All Above Interventions''
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|'''Paramedic -''' ''Perform/Confirm All Above Interventions''
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