Section 6.1 - IC Roles & Responsibility’s

Question 1

In a medical emergency help can be sought from passengers, who would we ask for via the PA? whom is eligible to assist us?

Answer 1

Registered Medical Professionals to include;

Medical Doctor

Medical Nurse

Paramedic

Unregistered Medics including;

Technician / Medics / First Aider

Fire Service / Police

Question 2

What should you do in the event of a sharps injury?

Answer 2

Place sharp in sharps box and retain

Encourage bleeding of the injured site

Thoroughly wash the area with soap

Cover the injury with a clean dressing

Question 3

According to the Medical Action Plan, what roles do the first 3 CC undertake when dealing with a casualty?

Answer 3

Responder

Assistant

Communicator

Question 4

What must you do or check when administering medication to a passenger?

Answer 4

Check casualty allergies or other medications taken

Check dosage, expiry and directions of use

Record date/time and dosage given

Record Name/Age/Address/Doctor of casualty

Record Name and credentials of assisting passengers

Complete Crew and Pax Medical Form

Question 5

According to the Medical Action Plan, what are the actions of the Responder?

Answer 5

Respond to Medical situation

Call for assistance verbally or call bell repeatedly

Treat casualty until supported/relieved

Question 6

According to the Medical Action Plan, what are the actions of the Assistant?

Answer 6

Get assistance of third CC

Obtain appropriate medical equipment ie; PO/FAK/EMK/AED/PM

Return to the scene to assist

Assist with Medical Professional - especially with contents of EMK

Question 7

According to the Medical Action Plan, what are the actions of the Communicator?

Answer 7

Inform the Commander of the incident ASAP

Make PA for Medical Professional

Question 8

How can you protect yourself against infection or contamination when dealing with a casualty?

Answer 8

Wear surgical gloves

Use Pocket Mask for CPR

Be mindful of sharps injuries

Wash hands/clothing after treatment

Question 9

At the conclusion of a Medical incident what should you do if you have used any equipment from the FAK or EMK?

Answer 9

Note which items have been used and how many remain

Refer to Minimum Contents List and seal with Yellow or Red seal depending on qty remaining

The relevant FAK should be entered into the Cabin Defects Log

Question 10

What will the Commander do if the casualty cannot be treated or stabilised by the personal and equipment onboard?

Answer 10

A diversion and unscheduled landing is carried out ASAP

The FD will need time to prepare for this so early communication is essential