Extrication
What does the term "Vehicle Extrication" mean?
The process of removing a trapped person from a vehicle involved in a crash.
How should you park, when you first arrive at a scene?
In a fend off position.
What is the "Spreader" used for?
Used to push apart steel, for example crumpled metal in a car accident
What is DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Responds? Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillator.
What can you use to contain a scene?
cones, tapes, signage, traffic controllers, police, flare lights
What is KED used for?
The Kendrick Extrication Device is a complete immobilization device and is ideal for extricating patients from auto accidents or confined spaces where a long backboard would be impractical or impossible.
What types of hazards can you encounter in a Road Crash Rescue? Get at least 3 correct.
Manuel Handling, Glass fragments, Oil on Road, Crush and Entanglement, Other Traffic, Biological Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Potential Fire & explosion.
What is "Cutter" used for?
Cuts through steel.
What are examples of "Trauma"? Must get 2 correct answers.
Heavy bleeding fractures, head / face injury, profusely bleeding.
Who do you get instructions from at a scene?
Incident Controller
What other device would you consider when using KED?
Cervical Collar for Neck Support
What should do to the vehicle when you arrive at the crash scene?
Deisolate the vehicle.
What is the "Ram" used for?
The Ram can be used to lift or push an area e.g. a steel beam or crumpled steel.
You can give methoxy with an altered conscious state. TRUE or FALSE
Flase
What does the acronym SMEAC stand for ?
: "S" Situation, "M" Mission, "E" Execution, "A" Administration/Logistics, "C" Command/Signal.
Explain window removal (Glasses Management)?
You must used the glasses management kit to safely break glasses while containing the fragments/ glass shards in the appropriate bag, avoiding shrapnel spill over to patients in the vehicle.
You can overinflate an airbag, True or False?
True
What is Stab-Fast used for?
Stab-fast is a stabilisation system for cars during extrication The system makes use of the inherent mass of the vehicle to stabilised.
What is Pelvic Binder used for?
A pelvic binder is a device used to compress the pelvis in people with a pelvic fracture in an effort to stop bleeding.
How many people can be in an injury that can considered as a "Mass Causality"?
More than 3
Explain "A" and "B" Pillars? and which one would you cut first?
"A" and "B" Pillars are the first two front structural pillars of the vehicles. You must cut "A" Pillar first, followed by "B" Pillar.
What PPE is required for RCR? Must get 3 answers.
Level 2 turn out gear, Helmet, Gloves, Safety Glasses, BA Set, Structural Boots
What must you continually do when using a lifting airbag for stabilizing a vehicle or an object?
Use cribbing to relief the load off the air bags, to minimise damage and have more stability.
What is the most important Medical precaution to consider?
Spinal injury, because this may result in permanent disability and or death.
What does PRIGEDRT stand for?
1. Preparation 2. Response 3. Incident Management 4. Gaining Access 5. Emergency Care 6. Disentanglement 7. Removal and Transfer 8. Termination