CFRD CH 2 Flashcards
Start tour with minimum of 2 CFRD FF - in order to be in service as CFRD unit there shall be?
(2) trained members. FF or Officer. During tour can drop to 1 officer & 1 FF to be in service
Begin each tour with how many CFRD FF?
2 CFRD FF to start tour.
At 1700 E79 is oos for CFRD responses. Company may still be dispatched to for calls received directly from public to assist civilians. At 1800 what happens?
At change of each tour 0900 & 1800 units default to normal status.
“A” ?
-FF manually stabilizes spine while opening airway - admins O2. Carries o2 bag?
“B” ?
Boss - carry portable radio & flashlight.
“C” - checker ?
-conducts patient assessment & performing hands on care. Cardiac arrest checks pulse,begins compressions & carries trauma bag
“D” ?
Defib/documenter. PCR. Hooks up operates defib.
“E” ?
5 FF CFRD unit - initially remains with apparatus. Carries addtl equipment.
The ECC always stays with apparatus ?
F. Ecc or a non trained CFRD member.
Segment One responses?
- Arrest (cardiac/respiratory)
- Choking
- *will be assigned to every segment one call.
10-99 ?
Expect they will be operating more than 30 minutes.
Every time a Cfrd unit hits ‘10-84’ a PCR must be done?
F. Pcr only if patient care is provided.
When requesting an ambulance the following (5) must be transmitted to dispatcher?
CCCAP
- cups(if critical or unstable - immediately begin packaging)
- cpr?
- chief complaint
- age
- pulse & respiratory rate
- *No mention of Sex, race
Unstable(cups) ?
- Poor general impression
- unresponsive: no gag or cough
- responsive unable to follow simple commands
- difficulty breathing
Transmit 10-99:
- cpr/defib
- remaining on scene 30 minutes or more
- request eta for ambulance, no unit available
DR MODD ?
- dependent lividity
- rigor mortis
- obvious death
- molst
- decomposition
- valid dnr
PCR - doa ?
Yes
Patients whereabouts are unknown - complete search of area no patient is found do what?
- review response ticket
- then contact dispatcher
- after re-verification of dispatch info: attempt contact neighbors etc.
- *10-92
E80 forced entry. Who is responsible to safeguard premises until arrival of PD?
FD personnel not EMS
RMA - PCR?
Yes PCR for RMA.
EDP - RMA, officer requests PD & remain on scene till arrival of EMS?
True
Dr on scene?
6 digit ID on PCR
ESU 10-84 before FDNY?
Ask if assistance needed, if not 10-91 10-8
ESU after CFRD. If ESU has no SAED ?
CFRD unit shall retain patient care.
EMS not arrived by completion of initial assessment, OIC - shall contact dispatch to relay to EMS?
CCCAP
- cups(if critical or unstable - immediately begin packaging)
- cpr?
- chief complaint
- age
- pulse & respiratory rate
- *No mention of Sex, race
Where is telemetry phone number kept?
Posted on chart holding unit’s PCR forms. * before calling telemetry complete primary survey & cups & id themselves as cfrd unit
Parent/guardian refuses treatment for minor when?
- Suffering life threatening illness or injury
2. Delay even if minimal would jeopardize minor’s life
Illness or injury non-urgent provide treatment unless parent/guardian refuses. Take following steps?
- Carefully explain reasons for treatment & consequences
- Notify dispatcher.contact telemetry directly if phone available. Implement recommendations while awaiting EMS. Do not leave before EMS arrives.
- Return to service when EMS arrives
Child abuse suspected?
Rpt to EMS at scene & make co journal entry
A DNR can only be revoked in writing?
False. Verbally or writing
Bracelet same as DNR?
Yes
Nursing homes must use NYS out of hospital DNR form?
They do not have to. Can use their own variation. Minimum requirement is physicians signature
Living wills, health care proxy are valid in pre-hospital setting?
Not valid
Lt Annette FDNY & Capt Hayes EMS are on scene for cfrd response. Who is IC?
Lt Annette
