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PAGE 360ᴼ February 25 to March 3, 2011

Topics Discussed This Week Emergencies Analysis For The Month Of February EMD’s of the Month (Feb)

As we have interactive sessions on daily Atif Alam Gil


basis in all shifts. This week also all shifts TOTAL EMERGENCIES 8112
participated with enthusiasm in all ALPHA 1989 24% Eleven CPR Performed This
sessions occurred. Protocols were BRAVO 1393 17%
CHARLIE 2429 30% Week by Emergency
T assigned to each emergency medical
dispatcher. This week seven protocols DELTA
ECHO
2211
45
27%
1% Medical Dispatchers
were assigned. Each day one protocol 1%
OMEGA 45
H was discussed in every shift

 Breathing Problem
 Diabetic Problems
E 

Falls
Back Pain
 Overdose / Poisoning How to perform CPR
 Abdominal Pain
 Stroke
These are the steps to perform adult CPR start as soon as
Merab Bramuel
A possible for the maintenance of chain of survival

Feedback Calls Here's How:

M 1. Attempt to wake victim. If the victim is not


breathing/unconscious (or is just gasping for breath), call 111-
11-2626 immediately and go to step 2. If someone else is
Feedback calls are made to attendants and there to help, one of you calls 111-11-2626 while the other

A patients. Callers are asked about their service


experiences with Aman Foundation.
AVERAGE PER DAY EMERGENCIES 290
moves on to step 2.

2. Begin chest compressions. If the victim is unconscious/ not


Callers gave their valuable feedbacks which can breathing, place the heel of your hand in the middle of his
AVERAGE PER HOUR 12
chest. Put your other hand on top of the first with your fingers
N be motivation booster for The Aman
Foundation:
AVERAGE PER SHIFT 97 interlaced. Compress the chest at least 2 inches (4-5 cm).
Allow the chest to completely recoil before the next
 Majority of the callers shared their compression. Compress the chest at a rate of at least 100
suggestion about charges. According to pushes per minute. Perform 30 compressions at this rate
them if Aman Foundation would have (should take you about 18 seconds).
charged them more, still they would CWO of the Month (Feb) If you are not trained in CPR, continue to do chest
have used our services. On other hand
Abdul Rauf compressions until help arrives or the victim wakes up.

F very few said charged should not be


more than two hundred rupees.
Protocol Of The Week
Breathing Problem It's normal to feel pops and snaps when you first begin chest
compressions - DON'T STOP! You're not going to make the
victim worse.
 Unsatisfactory comments received The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs, through the mouth or nose due to muscle
O regarding EVOS driving while
emergencies.
contraction, and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation. Any problem occurred during this phenomenon is
restively called Breathing Problem
3. Begin rescue breathing. If you have been trained in CPR,
after 30 compressions, open the victim's airway using the
head-tilt, chin-lift method. Pinch the victim's nose and make a

U  Majority of them praised the people of


The Aman Foundation for such a kind,
COMMON CAUSES OF Breathing Problem:

 Heart attack
seal over the victim's mouth with yours. Give the victim a
breath big enough to make the chest rise. Let the chest fall,
and then repeat the rescue breath once more. If the chest
philanthropic and generous services.  Congestive heart failure doesn't rise on the first breath, reposition the head and try
 Asthma
N 

Pneumonia
Lung disorders
again. Whether it works on the second try or not, go to step 4.

If you don't feel comfortable with this step, just continue to


 Blood clot in the lung or pulmonary embolism
do chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/minute.
 Carbon monoxide poisoning

D Best Case Of The Week





Asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation
Anesthesia complications during surgery
Anaphylactic shock syndrome (life threatening allergic reaction)
Raheel Ahmed
4. Repeat chest compressions. Do 30 more chest
compressions just like you did the first time.
 Lack of oxygen to the brain at high altitudes 5. Repeat rescue breaths. Give 2 more breaths just like you
E.C # 114506  Drowning, Strangulation
A Call Time: 0919 Hours


Very low blood pressure
Injury to the neck, chest wall or lung
did in step 3 (unless you're skipping the rescue breaths).

6. Keep going. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for about two minutes


EMD: Lubna (about 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths).

T Chief Complain Protocol: Pregnancy


a. Breathing problems are usually more severe in the very young and the very old.

b. Often a patient experiencing a cardiac event such as myocardial infarction (M.I.) will complain of difficulty
7. After 2 minutes of chest compressions and rescue breaths,
stop compressions and recheck victim for breathing. If the
Total Call Duration: 12 minutes breathing. victim is still not breathing, continue CPR starting with chest
compressions.
I Dispatch Code: 24-D-3 c. Breathing problems should always be considered a high level medical emergency.
8. Repeat the process, checking for breathing every 2 minutes
Patients Age: 28 years d. The previous medical history should be relayed to the responding units. (5 cycles or so), until help arrives. If the victim wakes up, you
can stop CPR.

O Gender: Female 3. Common Symptoms Described by Caller (presentation)


a. Difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, noisy breathing, "fighting for air," gasping for air, etc.
b. Anxiety, change in skin color.
Tips:
SUMMARY:
c. Excessive coughing
Shift of The Month (Feb) 1. Chest compressions are extremely important. If you are not
The Aman Warriors comfortable giving rescue breaths, still perform chest
N An emergency call was received by an EMD Lubna at
0919 hours from Bhains colony with a complain of
Child Birth in which the patient was having labour
 Instructions Commonly Provided: compressions!

 Keep airway clear


pains with nine months pregnancy, as the caller was
not with the patient on the moment he called so  Do not give food or drink. 2. If the victim is breathing, briskly rub your knuckles against
EMD Lubna took the initiative to seek help to the the victim's sternum. If the victim does not wake, call 111-11-
patient so she took the number of the person  Let patient assume position of comfort (usually sitting-up). 2626
present with the patient and followed protocol “F”
 Calm and reassure patient. If the victim wakes up, but is confused or not able to speak,
with great liability.
call 111-11-2626.
Although the baby did not get delivered at home but  Keep the patient warm (maintain body temperature).
 Call back if the patient's condition changes before help arrives.
she still remained on line with the patient till our
ambulance crew arrived which left the caller much  Lock all pets away because they may interfere with instructions given or attack responding personnel.
more satisfied with our services.

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