Day 2 Flashcards
3 reasons to stabilise
To immobilise vehicle
To provide a solid platform
To prevent further injury to casualty
What is emergency Stabilisation
Crew holds vehicle still
Why do we maintain Stabilisation
Chocks may be accidentally kicked
Suspension gets lighter as parts are removed
3 time related rescues
Immediately (carry out life saving actions)
Rapid (medical needs of casualty requires extrication ASAP)
Urgent (fully controlled and resourced extrication)
What is initial access
Asap
Usually done by casualtys care
Obvious method of entry.
Window furthest if nothing available
Define rapid extrication?
Casualty free from entrapment
Put in place ASAP.
Confirmed by all parties.
When to use rapid route
Casualty shows no sign of life
Sudden deterioration of cas
Dangers
Docter order
Controlled release?
Perform primary and trauma survey
Create space around casualty
Carfully remove controlled movement
3 types of glass management
Controlled breakage
Leave in situ
Controlled removal
What is a passive system?
In place prior to collision Power steering ABS Traction control. Moving headlights
Whst is an active system?
Airbags
Side impact bars
Seatbelts pretensioners
Active headrest
Types of glass
Laminate
Tampered