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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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An EMR was involved in a multiple casualty incident last week involving a school bus crash. All of the following are strategies to manage personal stress associated with this type of incident except?
  1. Mental Health Counseling
  2. Exercise
  3. Dietary Changes
  4. Alcohol Consumption
Explanation
Answer: D - Alcohol use is not an effective treatment for personal stress associated with EMS work; in fact, it is generally recommended to decrease alcohol consumption during times of exceptional personal stress. Assisting EMS responders with stress associated with a multiple casualty incident should be part of the standard operating procedure.
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