PPE
Name the four common types of Body Substance Isolation gear EMS may deploy.
Gown
Gloves
Goggles
(G)Mask
You arrive at a MVC as first on scene: where do you park?
It Depends
What ALS services border your PSA?
North: Centracare,
South: Centracare,
East: Olivia
West: Avera GF
What Are the Two Types of Stress?
Eustress and Distress.
What are the two R's of team dynamics
What is the most common communicable disease caught by first responders?
Respiratory such as influenza, COVID, etc.
What resource do we have to read hazardous material placards?
Bonus points: where is it on the rig?
The Emergency Response Guidebook.
How do you find S-TAC channels?
______Prove it._______
Name 4 Signs of Stress
Insomnia,
Hypertension,
Change in Appetite,
Fatigue,
Difficulty Concentrating
Behavioral Changes
What do you do if you see a problem on scene?
Call it out & offer a solution.
What is the most effective method of disease prevention?
Hand washing.
What are the three most common species bites treated in the ER?
(1) Dog
(2) Cat
(3) Human
Where is the closest water rescue resource in your area?
Renville Fire Department
Sacred Heart Fire Department?
Olivia Fire Department?
Danube Fire Department?
Granite Falls Fire Department
Name at Least Three Leading Causes of Death That Stress Is Linked To.
stress is linked to the 6 leading causes of death in America – heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide
Who Is Incident Command on a Multi-Agency Scene?
First on scene (by seniority)
Fire Chief
*TBD Based on Scope*
What are the four routes of exposure?
Ingestion - by swallowing
Injection - through needle stick, puncture, or bite
Absorption - through the skin
Inhalation - breathed through the lung
What distance should you keep from a downed powerline?
One intact pole's length.
(30-50 feet) distribution lines
(300-500 feet) Transmission lines
What Etiologies warrant flight from scene?
Acute Coronary Syndrome
High-Speed MVC, (death in compartment, extrication, thrown from vehicle)
Penetrating Trauma
High Impact Height (think twice the individuals height)
What are some ways to help handle stress?
Prioritize Sleep: 7-9 Hours
Diet: Eat a Balanced Diet
Move More: Walk a Minimum of 30 Minutes
Relaxation Techniques: Deep Breathing
Set Boundaries: Know Thyself
What Do You Call Repeating an Order or Command Back Before Doing It?
Closed Loop Communication
In what order do you don and doff PPE? (gloves, gown, goggles, and mask)
Donning:
Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
Doffing:
Gloves, Gown, Goggles, Mask
In the National Fire Protection Association Diamond, what do the four colors: Red, Blue, Yellow, & White stand for?
Red: Fire Hazard (ex. range it will ignite at)
Blue: Health Hazard (ex. range normal to deadly)
Yellow: Reactive Hazard (ex. may detonate)
White: Specialty Hazard (ex. corrosive or radiation)
What Patient Presentation Makes You Want ALS?
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Seizure
Shock
Trauma
Respiratory Distress
Diabetic Crisis
Sepsis
Etc.
What is the best way to gain mental focus in a sympathetic nervous system response (aka fight-or-flight response).
Purposeful breathing: show that brainstem who the real boss is! :)
You Are Experiencing a Conflict with a Fellow Crew Member, What Do You Do?
Address It Early
Focus on the Problem not the Person
Use "I" not "You"