Transport
Common hazards for an ambulance operator (At least 3 + one consideration for each)
Escorts (use different siren tones)
Intersections (most common place for accidents)
Highway (travel in far left lane)
Unpaved roads (uneven surfaces)
School zones (no speeding)
Simple vs Complex Access
Simple access is gaining access to the VL by hand or with unpowered tools.
Complex access requires the use of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
The position that oversees the incident, establishes the objectives and priorities, and develops a response plan.
Command
Define radiation dispersal device (RDD)
Additional 100: What is its nickname?
A container designed to dispense radioactive material
Dirty bomb
What zone is the command post in?
The cold zone.
Levels of Cleaning
Cleaning
Disinfection
High level disinfection
Sterilization
A scene that requires law enforcement
Tactical situation
EMS branch of ICS
Triage
Treatment
Transportation
What is the DuoDote auto injector administered for?
Bonus 200: what are the two drugs used and what
Bonus 200: what are their doses?
The DuoDote is used to treat nerve agent exposure
2.1mg of atropine and 600mg of pralidoxime
During the _________ phase of an ambulance call, the crew should review dispatch information about the nature of the call and the location of the patient.
Dispatch phase
Things to look for during your 360 of an MVA (at least 5)
MOI
Downed power lines
Leaking fluids
Smoke or fire
Broken glass
Trapped or ejected patients
Number of patients and vehicles involved
A preliminary response guide for first responders operating at a hazardous materials incident.
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Laws you are allowed to break while running emergency traffic in an ambulance
Park or block in an otherwise illegal fashion with due regard
Proceed through a red light with due regard
Drive faster than the posted speed limit with due regard
Drive against the flow of traffic with due regard
Travel left of center to make an otherwise illegal pass with due regard
Once entrance and access has been gained to the VL, what steps should you take before farther extrication begins?
Stabilize C spine
Open airway
Provide high flow O2
Assist or provide ventilation
Control hemorrhage
Treat any critical injuries aggressively
Considerations in PT management during an MCI
# of PTs involved
How many PTs can you effectively care for and/or transport at one time
How far out are additional resources
What happens when the number of PTs exceeds the number of available care providers
-FOR 1,500 POINTS (Must answer all three for any credit, -500 if incorrect)-
Safety considerations when approaching a helicopter (at least 3)
Landing zone size, minimum and ideal
Reasons to call for a medivac (at least 3)
Approach from downhill, follow flight crew instructions, NEVER approach from behind, always crouch when under the rotors.
60'x60' minimum, 100'x100' ideal.
Traffic, environmental conditions, too long of a transport time via ground, advanced field care required, multiple PTs, adequate facility is too far away.
The subordinate positions under the commander's direction to which the workload is distributed; the ideal supervisor/worker ratio 1:3or7
Span of control
List the 4 nerve agents (G agents)
Tabun (GA)
Sarin (GB)
Soman (GD)
V agent (VX)