air medical transport Flashcards
Place air medical transport on standby when
call info received by dispatch suggest the need
request air transport with the first two minutes of patient contact for (1,2)- 1
Priority 1 patient that exceeds ground transport time of 30 minutes unencumbered ( not entrapped or in need of extrication)
request air transport with the first two minutes of patient contact for (1,2)- 2
priority 2 patients that are inexesable by road. ( ex, remote wilderness area and island w/ bridge
any on scene first responder may request
air medical transport
who can cancel air medical transport? when
the highest medical authority providing direct patient care and after the initial assesment
3 types of patient that do not warrant air medical transport - 1
cardiac arrest , CPR in progress
3 types of patient that do not warrant air medical transport -2
hazmat patients , regardless of decon status
3 types of patient that do not warrant air medical transport - 3
priority 3 patients
who must be notified if there is more than one patient requiring air medical transport?
lee controll
who should not determine if weather is good enough to fly
ground crue
who is responsible for preparing and securing the lz and assuming the lz controller role?
fire department
regarding preparing an lz, when is it necessary for fire operations to separate themselves from ems operations?
As soon as possible
where should corners be illuminated and with what?
corners and with strobe or some steady burning source
who will maintain security of the lz
lz controller
who gives report to the pilot
lz controller, ( type of surface, visible hazard, wind speed and direction)
