Automobile Extrication (HFD Manual) Flashcards
10 step extrication process
1) prepare
2) response
3) scene safety and size-up/action circles
4) ID hazards/control hazards
5) stabilization
6) primary patient access
7) secondary patient access
8) patient packaging
9) patient extrication
10) clean-up and evaluation
sometimes it is necessary to _____ the patient
prior to _____ due to hazards.
rapidly extricate
patient packaging
10 auto accident/extrication scene safety size-up info.
1) determine # and type of vehicles
2) position/condition of vehicles
3) place apparatus for safety
4) ID hazards: 360 degrees
5) risk assessment/risk-benefit analysis
6) determine # of patients
7) create action circles
8) what stabilization is needed?
9) what special equipment is needed?
10) additional resources/rescue?
15 auto accident/extrication hazards
traffic utilities environmental fire hazmat air bags seat belt pretensioners compressed gas cylinders batteries electric/hybrid vehicles - hi voltage car on/ in gear instability of vehicle(s) sharp objects broken glass interior contents
2 action circles for auto extrication
inner 10’
10-15’
inner 10’ action circle is for _____.
extrication/ems work only
10-15’ action circle is for ____.
staging; and if possible, command post
7 basic extrication techniques for
secondary patient access
dade county steering wheel pull standard steering wheel pull windshield removal roof flip back roof removal modified dash roll b-pillar blowout
