IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Rani Janumpally; Aruna Gimkala; G.V. Ramana Rao

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2017

Advanced Life Support Preparatory Training Program for Basic Emergency Management Technicians

Rani Janumpally, Aruna Gimkala, G. V. Ramana Rao

Abstract :

28% Emergencies would require Advance Life Support Ambulances. The 2year APGDEC program would take a longer duration to train full fledged Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT–A) and specially trained to work with advance life saving equipments in the pre hospital scenario. But the requirement is immediate. So, in order to fill the gap, GVKEMRI in 2013 has taken up this initiative to train the experienced Basic EMT’s in advanced life support Skills and Equipment. The prerequisite for the program is an experience for the EMT for at least one year in 108emergency ambulances. For ALS Services, appropriate medical equipment, processes/protocols, trained personnel, pharmacological support are also critical. Assessment, monitoring, management of airway, eathing and circulation in adult and pediatric age groups in both medical and trauma related emergencies are focused in the two week training to enable our experienced EMTs to serve as Functional ALS Ambulance EMTs in GVK EMRI.