ch38 (transport operations) Flashcards
air ambulances
helicopters that have been modified for medical care
-used to evacuate patients with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities
ambulance
a specialized vehicle for treating and transporting sick and injured patients
blind spots
areas of the road that are blocked from your view by your vehicle or mirrors
cleaning
the process of removing dirt, dust, blood or other visible contaminants from a surface
CPR board
a device that provides a firm surface under the patient’s torso
cushion of safety
a safe distance between your vehicle and vehicles around you
decontaminate
to remove or neutralize radiation, chemical, or other hazardous material from clothing, equipment, etc.
disinfection
the killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals
first-responder vehicles
specialized vehicles used to transport EMS equipment and personnel to the scenes of medical emergencies
high-level disinfection
the killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection
hydroplaning
occurs when the tires fo a vehicle are lifted off the road surface because of water
jump kit
a portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient
medevac
a person who assists a driver in backing up an ambulance to help adjust for blind spots at the back of the vehicle
star of life
6 pointed star emblem that identifies vehicles that are ambulances
sterilization
a process such as heating that removed microbial contamination
type I ambulance
conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to answer chassis as needed
type II ambulance
standard van, forward-control integral cab-body ambulance
