29: Vehicle extrication Flashcards
Rescue incidents:
Ivolve removal and treatment of victims from situations involving natural elements, structural collapse, elevation differences, or any other situation not considered to be an extrication incident.
Extrication incidents
Involves the removal and treatment of victims who are trapped by some type of man-made machinery or equipment.
The Golden Hour
The pt has approximately 60 minutes from the time of the incident till surgical intervention.
The Platinum Ten Concept
This is being able to remove the patient from vehicle/entanglement and be enroute to a Trauma Centre within 10 minutes of our arrival on scene.
Rescue Priority at MVC scene:
Rescue Personnel Safety
Scene Safety
Patient Safety
Size up consists of (MVC)
Inner circle
Outer circle
Types of Vehicle Collisions (5)
Head-on collision
T-bone collision
Rear-end collision
Roll over
Rotational
Frame work of car:
Unibody
full frame
Space frame
Compartments of a car
Passenger
Engine
Cargo
5-10-2- rule
5” from side air bags
10” from driver airbags
20” from passenger airbags
Lifting bags max pressure
150 PSI
Can you use 2 airbags at once?
Which do you inflate first?
Which do you deflate first?
Can only stack 2 airbags
Inflate bottom first
Deflate top first
Vehicle Stabilization tools
Chocks
Step Blocks
Cribbing
Paratech pneumatic struts, extensions and bases
Ratchet straps
Tie down keys
Winches
Chains
Load binders
Anchor slings
Shackles
Motor Vehicle Glass types (2)
Tempered
Safety
