415 ATU Flashcards
Who can call for ATUs or place them on stand-by?
any JFRD personnel, as needed, even if those personnel are not on-scene.
Who can cancel the ATU?
the paramedic in-charge of the patient.
ATUs are generally not indicated in patients in?
Cardiac or Trauma arrest.
ATUs may be utilized for confirmed?
STEMIs, Stroke Alerts,
or situations where an extended ground transport time or lace of available resources is most likely to produce a negative outcome for the patient.
_____ will continuously monitor and evaluate use of ATUs.
Rescue Chiefs
A ____ will be dispatched upon any request for an ATU. He/she will respond to the scene to _____ .
Rescue Chief
evaluate patient care
The minimum LZ size is
100’ x 100’ during the day or night
In regards to min LZ size, hard surface roads must have a minimum of
2 lanes
Ground slopes less than?
5 degrees
Whenever possible use ___ in the ATU kit to define the LZ.
emergency strobes
Whenever possible ______ around the LZ and to increase ATUs visibility.
reduce scene lights
Whenever possible use ______ or ______ if no ____ are available to identify hazards or as point of reference.
- police cars
- fire apparatus
- police cars
A _____ must be designated as soon as possible after calling for an ATU.
Ground guide
LZ must be free of
wires, poles, loose objects, and loose sand
Keep emergency personnel a minimum of __ from the touchdown area.
100 feet
