22. Inaccessible Incident/Other Entrapments (Non-Traffic) Flashcards
Entrapment
Situation involving prevention of escape in which there is an increased threat of injury, illness, or death to a victim
PERIPHERAL
Finger
Foot
Forearm
Hand
Leg, lower
Toe
Wrist
Problem Suffixes
A: Above ground (≥ 6ft/2m)
B: Below ground (≥ 6ft/2m)
M: Multiple victims
X: Both above ground and multiple victims
Y: Both below ground and multiple victims
Structure Collapse
Structural collapse may occur as result of fire, weather conditions, earthquake, or simply because of old or weak structural component fails
Confined Space
Any enclosed space that has three specific features:
* Must have size and shape to allow person to bodily enter
* Must have restricted openings that make it difficult to enter or leave
.* Must be space not designed for continuous human occupancy
Mudslide
A moving “river” of rock, soil, and water, often triggered by storms, volcanic activity, earthquakes, fires, or mismanagement of land
Avalanche
A mass of snow sliding down a mountainside
Rule 1
An appropriate extrication team should be sent for all ENTRAPMENT situations
Rule 2
All structures are considered occupied until proven otherwise
Rule 3
Call involving ENTRAPMENT should be considered an extrication situation until responding units arrive and assess the circumstances
Rule 4
Caller should be advised not to enter or re-enter a hazardous or dangerous environment
Rule 5
Scene safety should include advising caller not to touch any equipment that may be suspending victim
Axiom 1
Number of people involved (or hurt) should be determined during Case Entry whenever possible
Axiom 2
Even though these calls may be 3rd party, it is important to determine if patient requires extrication
Axiom 3
It is very helpful for responders to know if case is TRAUMA or MEDICAL since different equipment must often be carried long distances to site
