DB 11-17 Support For RA Releasing Fire Companies Flashcards
The policy established per DB 11-17 is created to ensure that what is available for part 1 of the PRG and when a BLS incident is upgraded to ALS by resources on scene?
Immediate resuscitative support
Effective immediately who shall remain on scene until a full ALS patient assessment by a department paramedic has been completed, PT is secured in the back of the RA for transport, a re-assessment of the patient is completed by a department paramedic, a hospital destination is confirmed, or the need for a driver or additional personnel in the back of the RA are determined unnecessary?
An engine company, light force/truck company, BLS rescue
It is vital for all members to recognize what type of patients?
“High risk”
What type of patients have underlying chronic medical conditions, age, mechanism of injury, substance abuse, or other aspects of the incident placed them at increased risk for sudden deterioration while on scene or during transport?
High risk
Any patient who required a full ALS work up in accordance with what of the PRG shall have a fire company or BLS RA arrive and remain on scene to provide additional patient care support?
Part 1 of the PRG
Additionally other “high risk” patients not included in part 1 of the PRG such as what may require a full ALS work up?
Diabetics with nausea or vomiting, flu symptoms/fever in geriatric patients
A fire company or BLS ambulance when dispatched shall remain on scene until released by who?
Department paramedics
When an ALS RA is dispatched alone, paramedics shall use what as to the need for requesting additional staffing support?
Clinical judgement
Per policy, who shall continue to provide medical supervision and appropriately resolve conflicts regarding the medical management of patients for field resources when necessary?
EMS Battalion captains
