Chapter 38 Transport Opperations Flashcards
Fixed wing and rotary ring, known as helicopters aircraft that have been modified from medical care used to evacuate and transport patience with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities
Air ambulanceS
Specialized vehicle for treating in transporting sick and injured patience
Ambulance
Areas of the roads are blocked from your view by the vehicle or mirrors
BlindspotS
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from the surface
Cleaning
A device that provides a firm surface under the patient’s torso
CPR board
A safe distance between your vehicle, and any vehicles around you
Cushion of safety
To remove or neutralize, radiation, chemical or other hazardous material from clothing, equipment, vehicles, and personal
Decontaminate
The killing of pathogenic agents buy direct application of chemicals
Disinfection
Specialized vehicles used to transport EMS equipment and personnel to the scenes of medical emergencies
First responder vehicles
The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection
High level disinfection
Occurs when the tires of a vehicle are lifted off the road surface as a result of water piling up underneath them, making the vehicle feel as though it is floating
Hydroplaning
A portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient
Jump kit
Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter
Medevac
A person who assisted driver in backing up an ambulance to help address for Blindspot at the back of a vehicle
Spotter
The six pointed star emblem that identifies vehicles that mean federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances
Star of life
