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incident occurred, whether the scene is safe, who is injured, how many people are injured, and whether additional help is necessary. Once this analysis of the situation is complete, they can start to work with the patients. In responding to the scene of the accident, the first priori- ties for EMTs treating the injured include opening and main- taining a proper airway, ventilating patients, and administering CPR , or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary. Once those priorities are addressed, EMTs stop any bleeding, band- age any wounds, immobilize any broken limbs, and stabilize the patients’ neck and spine. With that work complete, EMTs

There is always constant communication and documenting to allow for continuation of care for other medical professionals.

What Do EMTs Do?

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