Chapter 5 Flashcards
EMT should pause for several seconds when a transmission takes longer than
30 seconds
Portable, hand held transmitter/receiver
Portable Radio
Device that receives transmissions from a relatively low powered source such as mobile or portable radio and rebroadcast at another frequency
Repeaters
Breaks down sound waves into unique digital codes like those used in CD players
Encoder
Recognizes and responds to only the encoders codes
Decoder
has jurisdiction over all radio operations in US.
Licences base station operations.
assigns call signs and frequencies.
moniters field operations
FCC Federal Communications Commissions
Amount of time to wait before speaking after pushing the press to talk button
1 second
Why do you wait after pushing press to talk button before speaking
Allows time for repeaters to operate and ensure the first part of communication is not cut off.
When receiving orders over the radio you should
Repeat the order word for word
SBAR method for organizing communication with medical direction
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
3 Cs of patient communication
Competence
Confidence
Comparison
Serves as dispatch and coordination area
Base station
Vehicle mounted devices used to communicate. 10-15 mile radius
Mobile radio
