Program Operations Flashcards
I’m the event of being unable to contact incident commander….
Contact communications center to verify assigned frequency
Landing zone most safe for an incident in a mountainous region
Predesignated area nearby ranger station
After forced landing where pilot is incapacitated, flight team member should first….
Turn off fuel, master battery switches
How much space between fire-resistant flight suit and undergarments?
1/4”
Piece of equipment standard for program communication centers…
Recording system that keeps all calls and transmissions
When building a shelter, what should be considered?
Avoid natural hazards (tree branches, steep terrain), a dry stream bed - prone to flooding, a low lying area prone to cold air. DO build as close to the aircraft as possible.
Which paper has a direct impact on development of transport systems in the US?
Accidental Death and Disability: The neglected disease of modern society
Common S/S of acute fatigue R/T transport…
Lack of awareness, loss of coordination, lack of energy, increased risk of making mistakes
A case study is an example of what type of study?
Non-experimental study
Describe different radio systems
Simplex: one direction one frequency
Full duplex: transmits/receives simultaneously w/ two frequencies
Half-duplex: transmits/receives one direction at a time w/ two frequencies
Multiplex: transmits from two or more sources over same frequency
Repeater: type of half-duplex on elevated site away from communication center - useful in mountains. Receives on one frequency and retransmits on second frequency
First hospital based transport program in the US
Loma Linda
When defibrillating a PT in the transport environment, always…
Warn pilot before doing so
Hazard that might be encountered at both a scene and referring facility?
People
Safe LZ size
75’ by 75’
Plan created for answering a research question
Study design
