Encoding Medic Codes Flashcards

Omaha Fire Department Medics use transportation codes to quickly describe the condition of the patient being transported. The patient is being transported to the ER and it gives the medical staff a heads-up on the patient being transported to the ER.

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Code 1

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“Fair Condition”

Minimal or no apparent disease or injury, patient transported for examination.

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Code 2

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“Serious Condition”

Obvious illness or injury, not a serious injury, but needs medical attention.

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Code 2 TCC

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Trauma Center Candidate: Patent with obvious trauma, but doesn’t meet the criteria for Code 3.

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Code 3

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“Critical Condition”
Apparent serious / life threatening medical illness needing immediate medical attention.

Omaha Fire Department ambulances will transport with “lights and sirens”

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Code 3 TCC

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“Critical Condition”
Trauma Center Candidate: Trauma patient with an actual or potential life or limb threatening injury.

Omaha Fire Department ambulances will transport with “lights and sirens”

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Code 99

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“Extremely Critical / Life-Threatening Situation”
CPR in progress. CPR is being performed on the patient while being transported to a hospital.

Omaha Fire Department ambulances will transport with “lights and sirens”

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Code 4

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“Fatal Injury”
Patient is dead. The patient will not be transported to a hospital.

Omaha Fire Department ambulances will transport with “lights and sirens”

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Code 5

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“SIDS/Infant”

Patient meets the criteria for Code 4.

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