Emergency Ops Auto Extrication Flashcards
A victim delivered to a surgical team within _ of an accident w/critical injuries has the best chances of survival
Within the 1st hour (Golden Hour)
Can Airbags deploy after the battery has been disconnected
Yes airbags have an energy storage feature that enables them to be deployed even when the battery is destroyed in an accident
What does disconnecting a car battery do in terms of airbags that are mechanical & electrical
Starts drain time for electronically activated devices, but NOT mechanically activated ones
Treat all airbags as if they have NOT deployed. Follow 5-10-20 rule (explain)
Distance of at least 5” from side airbag, 10” from driver’s airbag, & 20” from passenger airbag
T/F Mechanically activated pretensiors in seat belts will remain live even after battery is disconnected
True Remove seat belt from patient ASAP
What kind of windows are being found in rear of newer cars
Laminated glass or plastics are replacing tempered glass. Presents formidable barrier in gaining access
Battery locations for cars
Under the hood, in wheel well, under seats, or in the trunk. Some vehicles may have more than 1 battery
T/F Transmitting a 10-75 for an emergency of multiple vehicle accidents w/numerous patients should be considered
True
Define Disentanglement;
Define Extrication
Removal of wreckage around victims;
Physical removal of victim from vehicle
During extrication where shall power unit be placed
Front or rear of vehicle. Allows responders to work on both side of vehicle w/o repositioning
Tools of choice for extrication
Spreaders & Cutters. Never position any part of body between tool & vehicle
Eng Ops at Extrication
Off divides into 2 teams. Off & 2 CFR FF’s w/Trauma bag & collars proceed to accident. Remaining members stretch & charge precautionary HL. Consider foam line
Lad Co Ops at Extrication
Positions discussed at roll call. Off & FE team proceed to accident for survey, chock, & access to victim. If NO EMS or Eng- stabilize patient.
Roof & OV- Hurst tool & equipment
LCC-Block traffic & bring add’l tools
Lad Off shall ensure disconnection of battery. Which terminal is removed 1st
Negative
Can FD right a vehicle w/a victim inside
How shall chocks be placed on vehicles w/all 4 wheels
Never
Place chocks just behind front wheel & in front of rear wheels step side down
_ is NOT req’d but allows vehicle to totally rest on chocks (Provides best stabilization)
Deflating tires