PURPOSE OF EMS SYSTEM.

by **nizamsha** Wed 31 Oct 2007, 11:28 pm

PURPOSE OF EMS SYSTEM.

An EMS exists to fulfil the basic principles of First Aid, which are to Preserve Life, Prevent Further Injury and Promote Recovery.
This can be built on further, and one commonly used system is outlined here:

Early Detection (A member of the public finds the incident)
Early Reporting (The emergency services are summoned)
Early Response (The emergency services get to scene quickly)
Good On Scene Care (appropriate treatment is given)
Care in Transit (the patient is looked after on the way to hospital)
Transfer to Definitive Care (the patient is handed to the care of a physician)

This system is signified by the Star of Life , where each of the 'arms' to the star represent one of the 6 points

STAR OF LIFE.

WELL KNOWN FOR PARAMEDIC INSIGNIA OR PATCHES

We rarely see this in Malaysia. U know why? it's because it contain a jewish star. So in Malaysia, we replaced the logo by red crescent to initiate the medical care insignia or patches.

Thats all for your information.May this info be useful in career developement. Thank You very much.

Best Regards,
Nizamsha,...