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MCI Flashcards

1
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EMS Taskforce Incident?

A

low impact incident with conventional response characteristics that can be handled with readily available resources. Pt’s are assigned directly to EMS units and the incident should not require establishment of treatment and transportation areas

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Multiple Casualty Incident?

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high-impact incident which reduces the effectiveness of traditional fire/EMS response because of number of pts, special hazards, or difficult rescue. Will require the full development of the EMS Branch

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3
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EMS Taskforce is good for up to how many pts?

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10pts max

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4
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MCI Alarm is used when there are how many pts?

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More than 10, dispatch one MCI alarm per 25 pts. Mobile Communications Unit should be added as a specialized resource during an MCI

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What is the assignment of the first due suppression unit on the EMS Task Force?

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triage unit leader

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What is the assignment of the 2nd due suppression unit on the EMS taskforce?

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porters/ loaders

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An EMS taskforce consists of?

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5 EMS transport units
1 BC
2 EMS Supers
2 Suppression Units
Air Transport Units (upon request)
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MCI alarm consists of?

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10 Suppression Units
10 EMS Transport Units (min. 5 ALS)
3 EMS Supers
1 BC
1 Mobile Comms Unit
1 Green (civilian) Transport Bus
Air Transport Units (upon request)
1 Multiple Casualty Support Unit (MCSU)
1 Medical Ambulance Bus (MAB)
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ALS and BLS Strike Teams?

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5 like resources

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Engine/Truck Strike Teams?

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5 like resources

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11
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What are the five S’s of the Multiple Casualty Incident?

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Safety
Size-Up
Send
Set Up
Start/Jump Start Triage
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12
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Who is used to establish triage operations?

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First available suppression unit

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Who is used to establish Transport operations?

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first available EMS transport unit

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Crisis Standard of Care means?

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as many lives as possible are saved with the resources that are available

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15
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What are characterized as a slow developing MCI?

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Pandemic Events

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16
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If the event involves Hazmat or WMD who performs initial triage?

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Hazmat/WMD entry team

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17
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For incidents that pts must be decontaminated what is the order they get to the treatment area?

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Decon to the casualty collection point, triaged, then ported to a treatment area.

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18
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Where is the Casualty Collection Point located?

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the transition point between the warm zone and the cold zone

19
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On an MCI the EMS Branch Director position is held by?

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The first due EMS super on the MCI alarm initially, then assumed by the first due BC on the MCI alarm

20
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When is the treatment/transport liaison position established?

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When more than one treatment unit exists

21
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Who should assume the role of Medical Supply Coordinator?

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The suppression unit officer assigned to respond with the Medical Care Support Unit (MCSU)

22
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The triage unit leader position should be filled by?

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The first arriving suppression unit after hazards are addressed

23
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Who established the transportation group and assumes the role of transportation group supervisor?

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The first due transport unit OIC, until relieved by the second due EMS super and then they become the Medical Communications Coordinator, the unit driver shall assume and maintain the role of Air/Ground Ambulance Coordinator (to include the role of pt transport recorder)

24
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The staging area manager is usually?

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The driver of the first due engine on the second alarm

25
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With an EMS Task Force how many EMS tactical channels should be sufficient for the incident?

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1 EMS tactical cahnnel–assigned to the Medical Group Supervisor

26
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How many EMS tactical channels will be required for an MCI Alarm?

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2, 1 for Medical Group Supervisor and 1 for Transportation Group Supervisor

27
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What number can families call during an MCI to try and find out where their family members have been transported?

A

2-1-1

28
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Impact Area?

A

The immediate area of an incident scene where the pts received their injuries and were initially found

29
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Patient Exit Point (PEP)

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the physical location through which the pt exits the scene via the transport unit

30
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Patient Intake Point (PIP)

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The physical location(s) prior to entering the treatment areas through which all pts are funneled and a disaster tag is applied

31
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1st Suppression Unit on an MCI?

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triage unit leader–initiate and complete primary pt triage

32
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2nd suppression unit on an MCI?

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treatment unit leader–establish and set up pt treatment area(s), establish and announce PIP

33
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3rd suppression unit on MCI?

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assume air/ground coordinator, reinforce transport loading area

34
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4th suppression unit on an MCI?

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report to triage unit leader

35
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5th suppression unit on an MCI?

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report to treatment unit leader

36
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6th suppression unit on an MCI

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report to staging or establish staging if not already done

37
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1st EMS transport unit on an MCI?

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Establish transport group and transport recorder. Establish and announce PEP

38
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1st EMS Super on an MCI?

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Establish EMS Branch (then Med. Group Super once relieved)

39
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2nd EMS Super on an MCI alarm?

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assume transport group supervisor

40
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3rd EMS super on an MCI alarm?

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Assume treatment unit leader

41
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1st BC on an MCI

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assume EMS Branch Director

42
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The RHCC will be notified to activate for incidents meeting ANY of the following criteria?

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  • Non hazmat incident involves 10 or more pts, and/or where 3 or more NVHA hospitals are to receive pts
  • Hazmat incident with 3 or more pts that will be decon in the field by EMS prior to transport
  • An event in NOVA involves a suspected or confirmed Cat A biological agent
  • A NOVA Fire/EMS agency has activated an USAR team for an event occurring in the National Capital Region
  • A NOVA Fire/EMS agency has activated a Mass Casualty Unit, Task Force, or equivalent
  • A NOVA EMS agency has accessed and/or requested a CHEMPACK or MMRS Rx cache
  • A NOVA EOC has activated and staffed the Health and Medical Services (ESF 8) Function
43
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At a minimum the EMS field officer will relay to the RHCC the following information for each transporting unit, preferably before the unit leaves the scene:

A
  • unit number
  • destination facility
  • number and category’s of pt’s on unit (with notice for peds)
44
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What info are EMS units enroute to hospitals (during MCI) requested to relay to the receiving hospital?

A
  • Systolic BP
  • Airway Status
  • GCS
  • ETA
  • Other significant medical interventions performed

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