Transport

Question 1

9 Phases of An Ambulance Call

Answer 1

Preparation
Dispatch
En-route
Arrival on Scene
Patient Transfer to Ambulance
En-route to receiving facility (transport)
Transfer at receiving facility (delivery)
En-route to station
Post-run (reports, cleaning, restock)

Question 2

Preparation

Answer 2

PPE
Equipment
Extrication Devices
Inspection Sheets for Supplies/vehicle
Map Book/Street Guide (GPS)

Question 3

Equipment

Answer 3

Two Oxygen tanks required. (500 psi)
Two OB kits.
Medications (glucose, oxygen, aspirin, albuterol, nitroglycerin, narcan)
Suction (300 mmHg)
Pulse Oximeter.
Blood Glucometer.
AED.
Waste containers.
Linens.

Question 4

En-Route

Answer 4

Ambulance crashes are a risk.
Secure seatbelts and straps.
Do not drive faster than necessary.

Sirens: for life threatening injuries, high priority

Question 5

Driving

Answer 5

With sirens…
Can pass red light, make illegal passes, stand in illegal locations, drive against traffic

CAN NOT pass school buss with red lights on.