SEXUAL ASSAULT
Optimal patient care requires that the EMT-I understand the role of the EMT when caring for the alleged sexual assault victim. The following topics will be discussed during this lesson:
• Reactions of alleged sexual assault victims
• The role of the EMT-I in caring for alleged sexual assault victims
LESSON OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson the participants will be able to:
1. Describe common responses of alleged sexual assault victims.
2. Verbalize the EMT-Is responsibilities when caring for an alleged sexual assault victim.
3. Discuss transportation decisions for alleged sexual assault victims
KEY VOCABULARY
The following terms will be used during this lesson:
• Sexual assault - any sexual encounter involving a minor or a sexual act involving two adults where there is not mutual consent or threat of force is used.
KEY CONCEPTS
The following section provides information and space for taking notes on the key concepts discussed by the instructor.
SEXUAL ASSAULT OVERVIEW
Responses of Alleged Sexual Assault Victims
| • Outrage, anger • Disbelief, denial • Withdrawal • Fear, anxiety, hysteria • Depression, abnormal affect |
FIELD MANAGEMENT OF ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
BLS Procedures
| · Treat physical injuries · Ensure privacy · Ensure confidentiality · Be non-judgmental · Ask only pertinent questions · Discourage the victim from washing, urinating, or defecating (evidence may be destroyed) · Transport |
ALS procedures
| · Venous access prn · Monitor prn |