ASTM F1287-90(2020)
Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care

Standard No.
ASTM F1287-90(2020)
Release Date
2020
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Latest
ASTM F1287-90(2020)
Scope
1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance of first responders who may be responsible for the initial care of sick and injured persons of all ages in the prehospital environment. 1.2 This guide includes objectives based on an individual’s acquired knowledge, including signs and symptoms; patient assessment; basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR); bleeding and shock; injuries to the skull, spine, chest, abdomen, and extremities; moving patients; medical and environmental emergencies; triage; gaining access; and hazardous situations that the first responder may encounter. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F1287-90(2020) Referenced Document

  • ASTM F1031 Standard Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)*2022-03-15 Update

ASTM F1287-90(2020) history

  • 2020 ASTM F1287-90(2020) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
  • 1990 ASTM F1287-90(2012) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
  • 1990 ASTM F1287-90(2007) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
  • 1990 ASTM F1287-90(2002) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
  • 1996 ASTM F1287-90(1996) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care



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