Emergency Ops Auto Extrication Flashcards
A victim delivered to a surgical team within _ of an accident w/critical injuries has the best chances of survival
Within the 1st hour (Golden Hour)
Can Airbags deploy after the battery has been disconnected
Yes airbags have an energy storage feature that enables them to be deployed even when the battery is destroyed in an accident
What does disconnecting a car battery do in terms of airbags that are mechanical & electrical
Starts drain time for electronically activated devices, but NOT mechanically activated ones
Treat all airbags as if they have NOT deployed. Follow 5-10-20 rule (explain)
Distance of at least 5” from side airbag, 10” from driver’s airbag, & 20” from passenger airbag
T/F Mechanically activated pretensiors in seat belts will remain live even after battery is disconnected
True Remove seat belt from patient ASAP
What kind of windows are being found in rear of newer cars
Laminated glass or plastics are replacing tempered glass. Presents formidable barrier in gaining access
Battery locations for cars
Under the hood, in wheel well, under seats, or in the trunk. Some vehicles may have more than 1 battery
T/F Transmitting a 10-75 for an emergency of multiple vehicle accidents w/numerous patients should be considered
True
Define Disentanglement;
Define Extrication
Removal of wreckage around victims;
Physical removal of victim from vehicle
During extrication where shall power unit be placed
Front or rear of vehicle. Allows responders to work on both side of vehicle w/o repositioning
Tools of choice for extrication
Spreaders & Cutters. Never position any part of body between tool & vehicle
Eng Ops at Extrication
Off divides into 2 teams. Off & 2 CFR FF’s w/Trauma bag & collars proceed to accident. Remaining members stretch & charge precautionary HL. Consider foam line
Lad Co Ops at Extrication
Positions discussed at roll call. Off & FE team proceed to accident for survey, chock, & access to victim. If NO EMS or Eng- stabilize patient.
Roof & OV- Hurst tool & equipment
LCC-Block traffic & bring add’l tools
Lad Off shall ensure disconnection of battery. Which terminal is removed 1st
Negative
Can FD right a vehicle w/a victim inside
How shall chocks be placed on vehicles w/all 4 wheels
Never
Place chocks just behind front wheel & in front of rear wheels step side down
_ is NOT req’d but allows vehicle to totally rest on chocks (Provides best stabilization)
Deflating tires
Vehicles found on side or roof should be stabilized by _
Placing chocks & wedges, then securing to a substantial object w/Utility Rope. Entry shall be via front/rear window
Removing a door: Which side may be more successful on newer car construction
Hinge side (but both hinge & nader pin side must be mastered)
A vehicle found on its side shall be secured to a substantial object using _
Utility rope (no member shall enter until properly stabilized)
When using the cutters on the hinge side first, which hinge do you cut first
Cut top and bottom hinges using cutters in that order. When a hinge has a spring, it must be removed prior to cutting the hinge.
Using the Vertical Push to establish a purchase point may force the door from Nader pin/staple. This method works best on _
Older vehicles. Newer vehicles have LW construction that could split the door.
If total roof removal need on a vehicle, how are the cuts made
Cut low on Post A and high on B, C, & D posts with cutters. Cut all posts on one side before passing tools to cut posts on opposite side.
3 tools to open a windshield
Sawzall with wood cutting blade, Windshield hand saw, or axe (last resort).
CR: Airbags
Two predominate types of glass for vehicle windows
Laminated safety glass for windshields, and tempered glass on sides & rear of window (tempered glass is being replaced by laminated glass or rigid plastics due to it being highly resistant to breaking)
