CFRD Flashcards
Who is in charge and carries a portable radio and flashlight?
“B” boss
CFRD assignments
Who is responsible for stabilizing the patients spine if trauma is suspected ?
He also begins Ventilation during cardiac arrest
“A” airway firefighter, he also carries o2 bag. And maintains the airway n administrated o2
what firefighter is responsible for conducting the patient assessment and performing hands on care.
Checks pulse and Begins Compressions
“C” checker, carries the Trauma bag
Who fills out PCR
Cross reference Ch.5 this FF name gets circled on the PCR
“D” defib/Documenter
In cardiac arrest hooks up and operates the defibrillator
Can the Chauffeur go in and help with patient care?
Yes as long as he is CFRD Trained and the Non CFRD trained member will wait in the rig
What is considered segment 1 responses?
A. Arrest ( cardiac/ respiratory )
B. Choking
CUPS
When would you begin packaging efforts immediately, while treating life threats?. Immobilize to a soundboard if indicated
Critical and Unstable
C-Critical
CPR, Respiratory arrest or requiring n receiving life-sustaining Ventilation
U-Unstable Poor general impression Unresponsive with no gag or cough reflex Responsive but unable to follow commands Difficulty breathing
CUPS
Pale skin or other signs of poor perfusion
Complicated Childbirth
Uncontrolled bleeding
Severe pain in any area of the body
Severe chest pain, especially with a systolic BP of less than 100mmHg
Inability to move any part of the body ?
P
Potentially Unstable
CUPS
Minor Illness
minor isolated injury
Uncomplicated extremity injuries
S
Stable
When requesting an ambulance Companies must provide what info to dispatcher?
“PARCCC”
P-pulse A-age R-respiratory rate C- if CPR was initiated C- Chief Complaint C - CUPS status
NYS CFRD PROTOCOLS TELEMETRY
What are the two reasons why a Unit may telephone the FDNY /EMS telemetry physician if a telephone is available?
And where could they find this #
1) For medical advise (when parent/guardian doesn’t allow you to perform patient care on a minor, call for advise n implement their advise )
2) to access to the International Language bank
* before calling unit should complete CUPS status, iD themselves as a CFRD unit
The # is found on the chart holding the units PCR Forms
DNR’s
If presented with officer must notify dispatcher to let EMS know.
The patients attending physician must •sign N Date
•must contains patients Name
•DOB
•MD’s signature n license # n the date issued
If DNR is present unit should follow unless it has been revoked in writing or verbally
Does a nursing home have to utilize the NYS out of hospital DNR form?
No nursing homes do not.
DNRS issued by nursing homes are legit
If a unit forces a door who can the unit have premises safeguarded by?
POOR
P- police
O- Owner
O-Occupant
R-Responsible Person
Officer can have EMS safeguard
1) If a unit does not have the minimum amount of CFRD equipment needed, are they available for fire duty ?
2) who do they notify?
3) who do they notify when they restocked and are available again?
1) yes there available for fire duty
2) notify battalion and borough Dispatcher
3) the Borough Dispatcher
When unable to locate a patient who should the officer check with?
“TDN”
Ticket
Dispatcher
Neighbors
This is done after a complete search of the area in question and still patient isn’t found
