Emergency incident Rehab 2nd Edition Flashcards
How often will personal have to be assessed during ongoing training
after 2 evolutions
Checking personal during training is called what
ongoing screening
What is the concern of placing the primary medic unit on the call as rehab
Any patient will disrupted rehab and can delay treatment for personal working the scene
who is responsible for maintaining awareness to personal and taking steps to keep everyone’s safety and health in mind
Company officers
who is recommended to be a rehab supervisor
ALS provider
What are the supplies that should be in rehab
Fluids Food Medical equipment Administrative supplies climate control supplies if need
what is the recommended ration of rehab personnel
1:5
what is the NIMS recommended span of control
3 to 7
What is the NOVA MCI manual green treatment recommend from provider to patients
1 to 3
Level 1 Rehab
Single dedicated EMS unit and can handle incidents up to first alarm and will be operating for less then a hour
Level 2 Rehab
Multiple dedicated resources with designated supervisor. Supervisor should be a unit officer or higher. ALS presence is required
Level 3 Rehab
Multiple resources with designated supervisor. During large incidents Rehab group will be managed under logistics section of the ICS.
What are the climate or environmental index that requires rehab to be established
Heat index above 90 F or wind chill index below 10 F
Amount of water that should be consumed during heat stress
1 quart of water per hour
what beverages should be avoided in rehab
Caffeinated and carbonated
when should nourishment be considered
When units are engaged for 3 plus hours
when is a rest period recommended
after 30 minutes of SCBA use or 45 mins of work time
When are units required to go to rehab immediately
Worked threw 2 3o min rated bottles or for 45 mins
What is the shortest amount of time for rest
10 mins
What should be assessed while in rehab
Medical interview
focused assessment
complete vitals
ongoing assessment every 10 mins
Vitals signs should be in what range
Pulse less then 100 BP systolic less then 160 Diastolic less then 100 Temp 98.6-100.6 SPCO less then 5 SPO2 greater then 95 Resp less then 20
What is considered failed rehab
Altered LOC, persistent headache chest pain trouble breathing
Abnormal vital signs after 40 mins
emerging injury
evidence of injury
What should be done if you have someone who failed rehab
IC and safety officer should be notified and full EPCR report must be done
