Flashcards in Transport Operations Chpt. 36 Deck (16):
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Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters that have been modified for medical care; used to evacuate and transport patients with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities
Air ambulances
2
A specialized vehicle for treating and transporting sick and injured patients
Ambulance
3
Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight by your own vehicle or mirrors
Blind spots
4
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface
Cleaning
5
A device that provides a firm surface under patients torso
CPR board
6
Keeping a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles on any side of you
Cushion of safety
7
To remove or neutralize radiation, chemical, or other hazardous material from clothing, equipment, vehicles and personnel
Decontaminate
8
The killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals
Disinfection
9
Specialized vehicles used to transport EMS equipment and personnel to the scene of medical emergencies
First-Responder Vehicles
10
The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection
High-level Disinfection
11
A condition in which the tires of a vehicle may by lifted off the road surface as water "piles up" under them, making the vehicle feel as though it is floating.
Hydroplaning
12
A portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient
Jump Kit
13
Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter
Medivac
14
A person who assists a driver in backing up an ambulance to compensate for blind spots at the back of the vehicle
Spotter
15
The six pointed star that identifies vehicles that meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances
Star of Life
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