Vocab
The term describing low oxygen levels in the tissues, not just the blood.
What is hypoxia?
This move is used to quickly remove a patient from a vehicle when there is an immediate life hazard but spinal immobilization is still prioritized.
What is a rapid extrication?
A transient interruption of cerebral perfusion that results in temporary neurological deficits with full recovery.
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
The ICS concept that ensures each person reports to only one designated supervisor.
What is unity of command?
The structure located behind the trachea that serves as the primary pathway for food and liquids.
What is the esophagus?
The term for a medication that blocks the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.
What is a beta blocker?
This method is used to move a seated patient from a chair to the stretcher by having two EMTs stand on either side, reach under the patient's arms, and support the torso while lifting.
What is the assist-to-stand or two-person lift from a sitting position?
This portion of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the “rest-and-digest” response as well as constricting pupils in response to light.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This operational period tool outlines objectives, strategies, and resource assignments for the next 12–24 hours.
What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
The lower portion of the sternum, which can fracture and cause internal injury if chest compressions are performed improperly.
What is the xiphoid process?
The medical term for a disease or condition that persists for long duration, often months or years.
What is chronic?
Technique that minimizes spinal movement by sliding a patient onto a long board using alternating, incremental movements.
What is the slide transfer or “draw sheet” method?
Abnormal posturing with arms flexed toward the chest and legs extended, often indicating a lesion above the brainstem.
What is decorticate posturing?
The ICS section responsible for deploying and supervising tactical operations.
What is the Operations Section?
The structure that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.
What is the epiglottis?
A medical term that refers to a sudden onset of symptoms or disease.
What is acute?
A specialized device used to move a patient with suspected pelvic fractures or hip instability, designed to cradle the patient securely.
What is a scoop stretcher?
The protective covering of the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid and includes the dura, arachnoid, and pia mater.
What are the meninges?
This ICS principle states that each individual involved in the incident should have a clearly assigned role, responsibility, and reporting relationship to prevent confusion.
What is unity of command?
The organ responsible for filtering and removing old or damaged red blood cells and playing a key role in immune response.
What is the spleen?
The term describing the presence of excess fluid between cells in the interstitial space.
What is edema (interstitial edema)?
This advanced technique uses coordinated rescuers and a rope or webbing system to move a patient up or down steep terrain while maintaining spinal alignment and minimizing uncontrolled movement.
What is a high-angle or low-angle rescue haul (rope-assisted patient movement)?
The condition in which a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or multiple seizures occur without the patient regaining consciousness.
What is status epilepticus?
The ICS role responsible for monitoring operational safety and stopping unsafe actions on the incident scene.
What is the Safety Officer?
The part of the brainstem that regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rhythm.
What is the medulla oblongata?