Which of the following patients encountered would the paramedic most likely benefit from critical incident stress management?
A . Death of a 4-year-old male patient from a fall.
B . Death of an 30-year-old male who was intoxicated while driving.
C . Death of a 43-year-old female from an explosion.
D . Death of an 82-year-old female from a suicide.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Death of a child is often a reason for a paramedic to need CISM. In addition a death of a coworker, an extreme threat to the paramedic, or any other significant incident may also be reasons for CISM.
What is most important however, is that the recognition of stress and poor coping on the part of the provider is more important that assuming the use of CISM’s should be guided by the nature of the call.