RTC Flashcards
The working area, how big is the inner cordon?
2m safety zone around vehicle(s)
How big is the outer cordon?
5m
What does CLEAR stand for?
Collision
Lead
Evaluate
Act
Re-open
What are the 3 word commands you say when using the Hooligan tool?
Hit- a single hit
Drive - multiple hits
Stop - stop striking
7 stages of RTC Rescue
- Safety and scene assessment
- Stability and initial access
- Glass management
- Space creation
- Full access
- Immobilization and extrication
- Evaluation
Time related rescues
An effective extraction plan what does IRU mean?
Immediate - to carry out life saving actions (CPR)
Rapid - the medical needs of the casualty require extrication in the quickest time possible.
Urgent - fully controlled and resourced extrication
Urgent
Main objective of vehicle stabilization?
To safely immobilize a vehicle
To provide a solid platform for rescuers to work from
To prevent further injury to a casualty
3 types of glass management
Controlled breakage
Controlled removal
Leave in situ
2 types of vehicle glazing
Laminated
Tempered
Space creation techniques
B post lift
B post removal
Ram roof off
Crossram
Roof peel
Roof removal
Tenting
Tunneling
Door removal
3rd door creation.
Windscreen removal
Dashboard roll
Dashboard lift
HGV 3 parts of the vehicle
Vehicle
Cab
Load