Assistance calls Flashcards
What code for ICP? Why?
R50 for advanced airway or cardiac
What code for Paramedic? Why?
R51 for pain relief/IV access
What code for Police?
R26
What code for FENZ?
R27
What code for ED?
R40
What pneumonic is useful for requesting clinical desk advice?
ISBAR - Identification/Situation/Background/Assessment/Recommendation or Review
What pneumonic is used when giving a major incident sitrep?
METHANE - Major incident declaration/Exact location/Type of incident/Hazards (significant)/Access (Egress)/Number (est. patients)/Emergency services present and extra resources required
What pneumonic is used when handing over a patient (e.g. to heli medic)?
IMIST AMBO - Identification of pt/Mechanism or Chief Complaint/Injuries ID’d or info gathered/Signs&symptoms/Treatment provided&trends/Allergies/Medications/Background incl p.p.hx/Other incl. social
What radio channel used for MCI scene management?
Simplex 2
What radio channel used for ground to heli comms?
Simplex 98
What pneumonic used to remember criteria for helicopter evac criteria?
ANTS - Access (is difficult/heli most appropriate)/Number (No. of pts at scene exceeds capacity of road resources)/Time (pt has time sensitive condition and a heli will help getting clinically significant prompt treatment)/Skill (pt requires specific skills and heli will result in clinically significant prompt access to these skills)
What are clinically significant timeframes for Stat 1,2 and 3?
> 15minutes if Stat 1 and time critical
30min if Stat 2 and time critical
60 min is stat 3 and time critical
How should you justify a request for a helicopter?
- Main request criteria
- Brief summary clinical condition of pt
- Expected immediate treatment needs
- Expected hospital destination
- Any specific requirements (e.g. winching)
