Tactical Emergency Medical Support Flashcards
(14 cards)
What precautions should EMTs take when responding to potential violence?
Wait until the scene is secured by law enforcement officers.
What types of incidents require specialized law enforcement tactical units?
Hostage incidents, barricaded subjects, and snipers.
What is the role of specially trained EMS providers in SWAT units?
Provide a special level of care to the sick and injured.
Why is spinal motion restriction not used in unsecured areas?
Risk of gunfire may expose EMS providers and SWAT officers to injury or death.
How do the standards of care for tactical EMS differ from standard situations?
They are similar to military EMS providers on the battlefield.
What should EMTs do upon arriving at a law enforcement tactical situation?
Determine the location of the command post and report to the incident commander.
What should EMTs do with lights and sirens when nearing the scene?
Turn them off.
Where is the command post typically located?
In an area that cannot be seen by the suspect and out of range of possible gunfire.
What is a key planning measure to reduce chaos during a mass-casualty incident?
Identify the specific location of the incident, including the street address.
What should the incident commander determine for the safety of EMS providers?
A safe location and a safe route to the staging area.
What should be designated to save time in critical situations involving aeromedical evacuation?
Primary and secondary helicopter landing zones.
What facilities should be identified for quick transport?
- Closest hospital
- Burn center
- Trauma center
What should be noted along with the route of travel to medical facilities?
The closest hospital, burn center, and trauma center.
How can tactical EMS providers enhance operational planning?
Coordinate with them upon arrival at the command post.
