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The EMS/Pre-Hospital Services Program at St. Rita's Medical Center serves
as a link between 25 regional EMS Squads and the Medical Center. The program
helps to assure the continuity and quality of care for patients before and
during transport to the emergency department. The program achieves this goal
by providing ongoing education for all levels of pre-hospital care providers,
from the first responder (person who provides emergency medical care to the
sick or injured prior to the arrival of an emergency medical technician, EMT)
through the advanced paramedic. The St. Rita's EMS coordinator and emergency
department physicians provide training to over 1,000 area EMS workers and they
act as a resource on trauma and medical care.
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Pre-hospital care and services take place before a patient reaches the Medical
Center. Emergency services can have a dramatic impact on the survival and
subsequent treatment of patients during the pre-hospital period of time. Particular
to trauma cases, is the 'golden hour' of trauma, where a patient's chances
of survival are extremely high if appropriate care is rendered within the first
hour following the accident. |
St. Rita's is committed to pre-hospital care and to the training of EMS workers.
The Medical Center annually hosts an awards evening to recognize the outstanding
achievements of area EMS workers.
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For More Information
(419) 226-9516
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The 'golden hour' of trauma care refers to the first hour following an accident when a patient’s chances of survival are extremely bright if appropriate care is rendered.
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