415 Air Transportation Unit

Question 1

ACTIVATION

Is further evaluation indicates that in ATU is not needed after being called, it may be canceled, just as any other unit. This shall be done by the ______ in ______ of the patient.

Answer 1

Paramedic in charge

Question 2

DETERMINING NEED FOR ATU

Cardiac/Trauma/Stroke

When possible, the _____/_____ back boards are preferred for patient loading. The large red backboards are extremely difficult to load without having to manipulate the C-spine to do so.

Answer 2

narrow/tapered

Question 3

RESCUE CHIEF

___ ___ will continuously monitor invaluate use of ATUs

A ___ ___ will be dispatched upon any request for an ATU. He/she will respond to the scene to evaluate patient care.

Answer 3

Rescue Chiefs

Rescue Chiefs

Question 4

GROUND GUIDE

A ____ ____ must be designated as soon as possible after calling for it in ATU.

The ground guy will be the only person who communicates with the ATU. The ground guide should be aware that the ___ in ___ (__) is the final authority as to the safety of the LZ; sometimes a more suitable site may be identified by air.

Answer 4

Ground Guide

Pilot in command (PIC)

Question 5

GROUND GUIDE

Wave-Off

To signal unsafe conditions or otherwise wave off the ATU:

Answer 5

• Radio call “abort abort abort. Zone unsafe”
• Use wave-off signal: Cross arms over head and hold
• if there is no time to do both, use wave off signal

Question 6

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Remember:

Flight crews do not carry

Answer 6

Protective clothing or breathing apparatus.