Ambulance Ops
What are the 3 types of ambulances
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Name some of the advantages of an air ambulance
reduce transport time
help get the patient to definitive treatment within the golden hour
smoother ride
What is the definition of extrication
the removal of a patient from entrapment or from a dangerous situation or position
what is hazardous materials
material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to people, property, or the environment if it is not properly controlled
you are to give 100 mcg of Fentanyl. It is packaged as 100 mcg /2ml.
How many ml's will you give
2
How far away from a car wreck should you park
approximately 100 feet past
What is the minimum/maximum size for a landing zone
60x60
100x100
What is situational awareness
The ability to recognize and understand potential threats and react proactively to avoid negative consequences.
What direction should you approach the scene from
uphill
upwind
You are to administer 8 mg of Morphine to your patient. Morphine is packaged as 10 mg/2 ml.
How many ml's will you give
1.6 ml's
What are some safety concerns on scene
smoke or fire broken glass
trapped or ejected patients MOI
What are the 3 F's
Free of debris
Flat
Firm
If no airbags deploy what should you consider
Be aware that the airbag may deploy at any time. As fire if they have something to secure the airbag.
What does a green placard represent
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas
you have a 12 kg patient that is in cardiac arrest. you are to give epinephrine to this patient.
What is the dose /PALS and how many ml's will you give
0.01 mg/kg
1.2 mls
What is the procedure when approaching an intersection with lights and sirens
Slow down and proceed with caution
How do you approach the helicopter and when
From the front and after receiving the signal from the pilot
How far away from a trench should you park
at least 500 ft
NFPA 704 hazard identification placard is designated by 4 colors. Red, Blue, Yellow, White
What do these colors indicate
Red- Flammability
Yellow- instability
White- special information'
Blue Health
you place 150 mg of Amiodarone in a 100 ml bag and administer it over 15 minutes.
What is your drip rate
400 gtts/min
What are the phases of a call?
(name at least 4)
preparation for the call dispatch
en route to the scene arrival at the scene
Transfer of the patient to the ambulance
En rouite to the receiving facility
Arrival at the facility en route to the station
postrun
Who has ultimate control of the air when on an emergency scene
pilot in command
What depth of a trench should you not enter without proper shoring
4 foot
Where should EMS park at a hazmat scene. (what zone)
cold zone
how many kg's is a 350 lb person
159 kg
157.5 kg's midnight math