What action is required by the MPDS after a patient stops fitting?

In the context of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS), after a patient stops fitting, the next appropriate action is to launch the Agonal Breathing Defector Tool. This tool is specifically designed to assess and manage the patient's breathing patterns after a seizure episode.

When a seizure has stopped, the patient's level of consciousness and respiratory status may still be compromised. The Agonal Breathing Defector Tool helps the dispatcher determine whether the patient is experiencing agonal breathing, which is a sign of inadequate ventilation and an urgent medical condition. This tool directs the call-taker on how to assess the patient's breathing effectively and provides guidance on what steps to take next, such as initiating CPR or preparing for imminent transport if necessary.

Monitoring the patient's vital signs is important, but it falls under a broader category of ongoing patient assessment that would typically follow after utilizing specific tools provided by the MPDS. Similarly, contacting emergency services is usually already being done prior to or during the initial assessment and may not necessarily be the next step after the fitting has stopped. Transferring the call to a supervisor is not appropriate in this scenario as the dispatcher should actively manage the call using the established protocols, including the use of relevant tools for patient assessment.