AUC 230 REHABILITATION AND CARE PROCEDURES Flashcards
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Active cooling is the process of using external methods or devices (e.g., misting
fans) to reduce elevated core body temperature.
1.3.2 Passive cooling is the process of using natural evaporative cooling (e.g., sweating,
moving to a cool environment) to reduce elevated core body temperature.
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The difference between the member’s core body temperature and the environmental
temperature is called the thermal gradient. If the environment is warmer than the
member, heat will flow from the environment to the member. If the environment is
cooler than the member, heat will flow from the member to the environment. The greater
the thermal gradient, the more rapid will be the subsequent heat transfer.
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Members entering rehabilitation should normally rest for approximately_________________
before being reassigned.
A. 10 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. 30 minutes
C. 20 minutes
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At 2 alarm or greater fires, or as determined by the IC, all members exposed
to products of combustion, shall have their oxyhemoglobin (SpO2), and
carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO) levels measured with a RAD – 57 Pulse CO-Oximeter. The
Carbon Monoxide Information Sheet does not have to be completed for members being
evaluated with the RAD – 57 Pulse CO-Oximeter.
Members who are not considered patients shall continue their rehabilitation and no
paperwork is required.
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Members are considered patients if (more than one correct)
A.They are complaining of illness or injury.
B.Have symptoms of CO exposure or hypoxia.
C.Have a SpCO of 15% or greater or a SpO2 of less than 90%.
D. Have a SpCO of 90% or greater or a SpO2 of less than 15%
A,B,C
Capt Drake D-15 is SA he is working a straight tour in L-10. The new Captain of L-15 makes 3 grabs at a job. The job goes to a 3 rd alarm and L-10 does salvage BC Simms knowing Capt Drake hasn’t seen a wisp of smoke in 5 years sends him to get checked out and have oxyhemoglobin (SpO2), and carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO) levels measured with a RAD – 57 Pulse CO-Oximeter.Dave is treated for Co exposure what does Dave need to fill out
A. Cd-72
B. Cd-73
C. Both
A. CD-72
Members identified as patients and treated for carbon monoxide exposure,
whether or not transported to a hospital, shall include the medical data on an
injury report in CIRS.
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If symptoms from CO exposure occur, regardless of the CO level when tested with the RAD 57,
or if symptoms are absent and the level is equal to or greater than 15%, it is recommended that
EMS to treat you with oxygen and transport you to a hospital.
If you have no symptoms, your CO blood level (COHb) is between 5% and 14%, and you do not
smoke tobacco, it is recommend that you follow-up with your physician. If you prefer, even
though you are not symptomatic, EMS can treat you with oxygen and transport you to a hospital.
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