06-30-2022 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Hand Washing
Best way to control infection.
If no Soap
Alcohol based gel.
Hand washing time
15-30 s
Geiger Meter
Measures Radiation
Alpha Rays
Stopped with clothing.
Gamma Rays
Stopped with lead and concrete.
Tunable Antenna
CB Radio
Clean an Ambulance Floor
10 parts water - 1 part bleach
Reports on Patient
Accurate communication - best way to maintain continuity.
Bleach is a known carcinogen
Don’t put your hands in it.
Decontamination Area
Green Zone - Ambulance & Crew / Non-Contaminated
Yellow Zone - Area where they’re actively decontaminating.
Red Zone - Infected / Contaminated chemical spill (Be uphill / upwind / upstream)
Suicidal
Never sit down next to them.
Don’t have folded arms.
Grieving Process / Kubler Ross
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depressing
Acceptance
Assault vs Battery
Assault - yelling
Battery - touching
Incident Commander
What do they wear - Striped Fluorescent Vest
Can incident command be passed on? Yes
EMS cannot pass incident command to FBI.
Rape Victim Clothing
Dry paper bag.
Put into a bio bag if it’s wet.
Rape Victim
Never make accusations.
Don’t allow to shower.
Dress the wounds (lightly) with sterile dressing.
Rape kit will be administered by the hospital.
Communication Devices
Simplex System - one direction
Duplex System - both can talk at the same time.
Multiplex System - allows multiple people to talk and allows data transfer.
Adult or Child (Over 1 Yr) Choking
Conscious: Abdominal thrusts
Unconscious: 1) Supine; 2) Visualize Airway; 3) Begin CPR
Infant Choking (Under 1yr)
Conscious: 5 back blows & 5 chest thrusts.
Unconscious: 1) Shout for help; 2) Infant CPR; 3) Visualize Airway
CFLOP
COMMAND - managing the incident.
FINANCIAL - financial records and cost analysis.
LOGISTICS - facilities, supplies, support.
OPERATIONS - activities that apply to the primary mission objectives.
PLANNING - collects and evaluates information.
Unity of Command
Each individual participating in the operation reports to only one supervisor.
Span of Control
How well you can effectively manage a certain role of 5 to 7 people.
SLUDGE
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
Gastrointestinal
Emesis