Chapter 37 Flashcards
Components of the modern ambulance: Driver’s compartment Patient compartment big enough for two EMTs and … patients Equipment and supplies Two-way radio communication Design for maximum safety and comfort
two supine
Ambulance licensing or certification standards are established by the ….
The Star of Life® emblem is affixed to the sides, rear, and roof of the ambulance.
state
Store equipment and supplies according to how … and how … they are used.
Cabinets and drawer fronts should be … or …
Should open easily and close securely
urgently; often; transparent; labeled
Safety and operations equipment Personal safety equipment Equipment for ... Preplanning and navigation equipment ... equipment
work areas; extrication
Dispatch must be easy to access and in service 24 hours a day.
Dispatcher should gather and record:
…of the call
…, present …, and … number
…of patient
…of patients and …of their conditions
Other pertinent information
nature;
name; location; call-back
location
number; severity
Mass-casualty incidents
Estimate and communicate the… to the incident commander.
Safe parking
Allow for efficient traffic flow and control around an emergency scene.
Park … before or past the crash scene.
Do not park alongside a crash scene.
number of patients;
100 feet
Safe parking (cont’d)
Park ….and/…upwind of smoke or hazardous materials.
Leave … or devices on.
Facilitate emergency medical care and rapid transport from the scene.
If it is necessary to block traffic, work quickly and safely.
Traffic control
Provide care and ensure scene safety first.
Traffic control is intended to ensure orderly traffic flow, warn other drivers, and prevent another crash.
Place warning devices on both sides of the crash.
uphill; upwind; warning lights;
When you are ready to leave with the patient, inform dispatch of:
… of patients
Name of …
Beginning …of ambulance
number
receiving hospital
mileage
delivery phase:
Notify dispatch of your arrival at the hospital.
Report your arrival to the … or other arrival personnel.
Physically transfer the patient.
Present a complete …
Complete a detailed patient care report.
Restock items, if possible.
triage nurse; verbal report
en route to the station:
Inform dispatch whether you are in … and where you are going.
Back at the station:
Clean and disinfect the ambulance and equipment.
Restock supplies.
service
postrun phase: Complete and file additional written reports. Inform dispatch again of your ..., ..., and ... Perform routine inspections. Refuel the vehicle. Key terms: Cleaning Disinfection High-level disinfection Sterilization
status; location; availability
postrun phase:
After each call:
Strip …from the stretcher.
Discard medical waste.
Wash contaminated areas with … and ….
Disinfect all nondisposable equipment used for patient care.
Clean the stretcher, as well as any spillage or other contamination, with a …/…solution.
Create a schedule for routine full cleaning of the emergency vehicle.
Create a written policy/procedure for cleaning each piece of equipment.
linens
soap; water
germicidal/virucidal
Safe driving practices
Speed does not save lives; good care does.
Wear seat belts and shoulder restraints.
Become familiar with how the vehicle accelerates, corners, sways, and stops.
Stay in the … lane on multilane highways.
extreme left-hand
Siren risk–benefit analysis The decision to activate the emergency lighting and sirens will depend on: Local ... Patient ... Anticipated … of the patient
protocols
condition
clinical outcome
Cushion of safety
Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicles in front of you.
Try to avoid being … from behind.
Ensure that the blind spots do not prevent you from seeing vehicles or pedestrians.
Never get out of the ambulance to confront a driver.
Be aware of …and scan mirrors frequently.
tailgated; blind spots
