AUC 230 Rehabilitation and Care procedures

Question 1

The difference between the member’s core body temperature and the environmental temperature is called the _______ _______. If the environment is warmer than the member, heat will flow from the environment to the member. If the environment is
cooler than the member, heat will flow from the member to the environment. The greater the _______ ________, the more rapid will be the subsequent heat transfer.
Fill in the blanks

Answer 1

1.2
Thermal gradient
Thermal gradient

Question 2

Members entering rehabilitation should normally rest for approximately how many minutes?

Answer 2

2.3
20 minutes before being reassigned. Depending on conditions, the IC, in consultation with the Medical Branch Director, may modify the time frame for rehabilitation.

Question 3

Who shall have the authority, as delegated from the IC, to use their professional judgment to recommend members to remain in rehabilitation or to transport them for further medical evaluation or treatment?

Answer 3

3.5

EMS

Question 4

At what operations shall all members exposed to products of combustion, shall have their oxyhemoglobin (SpO2), and carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO) levels measured with a RAD – 57 Pulse CO-Oximeter?

Answer 4

3.6

At 2nd alarm or greater fires, or as determined by the IC.

Question 5

Firefighters and EMS responders subjected to heat stress and fatigue can sometimes suffer life-threatening emergencies such as?

Answer 5

1.3

Heat stroke or cardiac arrest.

Question 6

If symptoms from CO exposure occur, regardless of the CO level when tested with the RAD 57,
or if symptoms are absent and the level is equal to or greater than __%, it is recommended that
EMS to treat you with oxygen and transport you to a hospital.

Answer 6

Addendum 2 CO Info

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