EMT Safety and Wellness Vocab

Reactions to stress that occur -during- a traumatic situation.

• Acute stress reactions.

• Pathogen

• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Resilience

Treatments that increase the risk for transmission of an infection spread through the air or by droplets. Example: CPR

• Standard precautions.

• Distress

• Indirect Contact

• Aerosol-generating procedure.

A combination of exhaustion ,cynicism, and reduced performance resulting from long-term job stresses in health care and other high stress professions.

• Wellness

• Resilience

• Burnout

• Eustress

A stress disorder characterized by gradual lessening of compassion over time.

• Resilience

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Compassion Fatigue

• Wellness

How much sleep do you get regularly get each day?

• 5 hours or less.

• 6-7

• 8-9

• A lot! 9+

The use of objects to limit a person's ability to see you.

• Cover

• Concealment

The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.

• Cover

• Concealment

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

A process that confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• General Adaption Syndrome

• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation.

• Acute Stress Reaction

• Delayed Stress Reaction

• Concealment

• Wellness

What do you do to exercise or stay active?