Scene assessment, METHANE report, citing the casualty clearing station
What are the roles of the most experienced paramedic of the first crew to a major incident?
100
A quick assessment of a patient's condition done at the incident site
What is primary triage?
100
Actual of perceived events which involve life-threatening situations or serious injury that lead to feelings of intense fear, helplessness, or horror
What is trauma?
100
Triage
Decontamination
What are the ambulance service primary role in a HAZMAT/CBRN incident?
100
The authority that runs vertically within an organisation
What is command?
200
Oversees treatment, primary triage, and resource allocation in the operational sector
Who is the forward ambulance commander
200
The patient can walk
What can a primary triage priority 3 patient do?
200
Having a positive 'internal monologue'.
A coping strategy for emergency responders
What is cognitive positive self-talk?
200
- 3+ casualties presenting with similar complaints (esp nausea, disorientation)
- Dead animals in large numbers
- Unusual appearance of objects
What are signs of a potentially dangerous area?
200
Restricts entry of the civilians, media, and other unauthorised people
What is the outer cordon?
300
Identifying and controlling hazards
Conducting 30 minutely risk assessment
Monitor time health responders are on site and provide rest and refreshment
What are the tasks of the ambulance safety officer?
300
Only basic first aid
How much treatment should be given to patients when doing primary triage?
300
Sleep problems
Flashbacks
Nightmares
What are symptoms of post-trauma reactions?
300
Initially an uncontaminated area, but becomes contaminated with the movement of people and vehicles
What is the warm zone?
300
Given to patients who (a) have injuries that are likely unsurvivable, or
(b) require an amount of significant resources that would compromise the outcomes of other casualties
What is the expectant criteria?
400
- Liaises with police regarding ambulance circuit and ambulance holding area.
- Oversees evacuation of casualties
What are the roles of the transport officer?
400
Assessing patients using the revised trauma score
What is secondary triage?
400
Healthy eating
Exercise
Holidays
What are strategies to promote mental health for emergency personnel?
400
Casualties treated individually by health professionals using the rinse, wipe, rinse method...
What is clinical decontamination?
400
Forms the health incident management team
Who is the health commander?
500
- Establishes and monitors secondary triage
- Ensures adequate equipment within CCS
- Informs ambulance commander about casualty numbers + severity
What are the roles of the Casualty clearing officer?
500
Capillary refill time >2seconds
What is the abnormal circulation criteria when no pulse can be palpated?
500
- An emergency worker's symptoms last longer than 2 weeks
- Using drugs and/or alcohol to feel better
- Experiencing terrifying memories/flashbacks
When should you get professional help after a traumatic experience?
500
Oversees the decontamination process and ensures correct procedures are used
What is the role of the decontamination officer?
500
Provide advanced medical care to patients
Gives advice to the ambulance service