Road Crash Rescue Flashcards

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Q

What are ACTFR’s responsibilities in an RCR incident?

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Primary rescue agency
Patient extrication
Firefighting

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2
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Two vehicle construction types?

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Cab on chassis
Monocoque

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3
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Name the high and low strength locations

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Crumple Zone
Suspension Tower
Cowl Panel
Hinge Pillar
A Pillar
B Pillar
C Pillar
Floor Plan
Floor Sill/Rocker Panel
Rear-lock Pillar

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4
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What are the types of glass are found on a car?

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Laminated
Toughened

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5
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Three compartments within vehicles.

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Passenger
Engine
Luggage

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6
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Different vehicle fuel types

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Petrol
Diesel
LPG
CNG
Hybrid
Electric

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Hazards associated with EV/Hybrid

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Electrocution
High voltage electrical components
High voltage battery
Inverter/Converter
High Voltage Cables
High alkaline electrolyte’s
Petrol engine may start without warning
Electric motors operate silently without warning.

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8
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Components of scene stabilisation.

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Conduct scene assessment and immediate hazard management
Chock wheels and stabilise vehicle
Select park or neutral, engage park brake
Turn ignition key to lock
Remove key and place in staging area

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9
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What does SRS stand for?

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Supplementary Restraint System

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10
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SRS Components

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Airbags
Seat belt pre-tension
Roll over protection system

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Air bag locations include?

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Drivers side
Passenger side dashboard
Side impact
Head curtains
Knee
Lower leg

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12
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Eight stages of rescue operations

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  1. Preparation
  2. Response
  3. Incident Management
  4. Gaining Access
  5. Emergency Care
  6. Disentanglement
  7. Removal & Transfer
  8. Termination
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13
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Stage one components?

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Preparation -
Maintain equipment
Training

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14
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Stage Two components

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Response -
Safe travel to incident
Presence of medical aid
Approach to incident
Consider approach and position of rescue vehicle

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15
Q

30/60/30 rule

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30cm from driver air bag
60cm from passenger air bag
30cm from side air bags

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16
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Safe travel to scene considerations

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Day of the week
Time of day
Weather
Detours due to road or bridge building
Railway/Bridges/underpasses
School children

17
Q

Appliance considerations

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Position as close to the incident without impeding operation
Allow room for other emergency vehicles, mostly ambulances
Position appliance to maximise effect of on board lighting
Topography of surrounding area.
Water runoff from pump or firefighting activity.

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Q

Where can you gain information about casualties?

A

Follow workers
Witnesses and bystanders
Clues at scene e.g lunch boxes, toys, prams

19
Q

Components of stage 3

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Incident Management -
Assessment: inner and outer circle
Action circle
Equipment staging area
Support functions
Hazard Control

20
Q

Hazard control components

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Safety of scene
Crowd control
Electrical
Traffic
Biological
Leaking fuels
Stabilisation

21
Q

Components of stage 4

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Gaining access -
Should be rapid and safe
Look before you leap
Ensure your action does not increase the risk

22
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Stage 5 components

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Emergency Care -
DRSABCD/SMARCH
Stabilise casualty
Consider dangers to self and casualty
Talk to patient at all time (be careful what you say)

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Stage 6 components

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Disentanglement -
Disassembly: remove nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
Distortion: move equipment, debris
Displacement: complete removal of equipment or debris
Severance: removal of debris or equipment using cutting tools.

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Stage 7 components

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Removal and transfer -
Removal
Transfer

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Extrication considerations
Ambulance crews requirements regarding their working environment The patients requirements regarding injuries received Position of the casualty and the capability to carry out the required task Hazards
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Stage 8 components
Termination - Final check Vehicle surroundings Removal of debris Clean up and prep Reports/recording details of incident Blue book Operational debrief
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The four types of vehicle rescue equipment
Mechanical hydraulic equipment Hand operated hydraulic equipment Hand tools and associated equipment Battery operated tools
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Mechanical Hydraulic Equipment on appliances
Hydraulic pump Cutting tool Spreading tool Rams 15m hydraulic hose
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Hydraulic equipment start and test procedure
Fluid levels Connect hose to pump then tool Fuel tap and power on Start pump Operate tool and check for smooth operation Check for leaks from tool, hose or pump Open tool past max so pressure builds Test dead man’s switch Check for tool creep Close tool, leaving slightly ajar Turn off pump and pack up
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Hand tools used in RCR
Socket set Claw hammer Seat belt knife Bolt cutters Stanley knife Spanner set Saws Crowbar Vice grips Wooden blocks
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Methods of gaining access
Through a window Through doors Check if door can be opened manually By compromising the body of the vehicle The simpler the better
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Battery disconnection considerations
Centralised locks Keyless entry Powered windows Electronic bonnet/bootlock Electrically operated seats Arcing of battery leads
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Glass removal considerations
Talk to casualty Protect casualty - blanket, plastic sheet, turnout coat, wind the window down. Place removed glass away from work area or covered to protect crews.
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Where would you go d toughened glass
Found in windscreens of older cars Side and rear windows
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What is laminated glass and where would you find it
Laminated glass is made from two layers of glass bonded on plastic film needdle they break into Sharp pieces, splinters but stays together often found in windscreen doors inside windows on newer cars