Chapter 10 - again. Flashcards
Injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues
Blunt-force trains
Injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or other body tissues
Penetrating trauma
A force or forces that may have caused injury
Mechanism of injury
The area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which special safety precautions should be taken
Danger zone
Awareness that there may be injuries
Index of suspicion
What is medically wrong with the patient
Nature of the illness
Steps taken by an ambulance crew when approaching the scene of an emergency call
Scene size-up
What are the steps to scene size-up?
1) checking scene safety
2) taking standard precautions
3) note MOi
4) note nature of illness
5) determine # of patients
6) decide what, if any, additional resources to call for
When does scene size up end?
At the end of the call - it should always be in the back of your mind
If you arrive at a scene and there are already other responders, should you trust their scene size up or conduct your own?
Conduct your own, foo!
When there are no apparent hazards, how far should the danger zone extend?
50 feet in all directions
If a collision vehicle is on fire, how large should the danger zone be?
At least 100 feet in all directions
What are the most common injuries associated with falls and collisions?
Injuries to bones and joints
What areas might be injured in an “up and over” collision?
Head, neck, torso
Which areas might be injured in a “down and under” collision?
Feet, legs, hips
What type of collision is most serious for a non-restrained passenger because it has potential for multiple impacts?
Roll-over
A severe fall is:
20 feet for an adult or 3 times the height if a child.
The pressure wave around the bullet’s tract through the body is called:
Cavitation
In a collision with spilled fuel, how large should the danger zone be?
100 feet in all directions
When wires are down, what should the danger zone be?
All areas where anyone might come in contact with wires
How should you determine danger zone size in cases of hazardous materials?
Check ERG or ask for advice from CHEMTREC
