RTC

Question 1

What are the 6 stages of an RTC?

Answer 1

Scene assessment and safety

Stabilisation and initial access

Glass management

Space Creation

Full access

Immobilisation and casualty extrication techniques

Question 2

What are the two types of vehicle safety systems

Answer 2

1. Active
2. Passive

Question 3

What are examples of an Active safety system

Answer 3

Power steering

Anti-lock braking system, Traction control, Independent suspension,

Tyre technology

Adaptive speed control

Driver alert

Variable intermittent wipers

Visibility

Question 4

What are examples of a passive safety system

Answer 4

Driver and passenger airbags

Side and curtain airbags

Front and rear crumple zones

Side impact bars

POP UP roll over protection devices

Seat belt tensioners/G force limiters

Collapsible steering column

Laminated Glass

Steering Wheel and fascia padding

Question 5

Break down the Golden Hour

Answer 5

5 Minutes Time of incident to notification

10 Minutes Time of call to arrival of first appliance

15 Minutes Time of arrival to completed extrication of patient

5 Minutes Time of patient release and preparation for transport

25 Minutes Time available for transport to definitive care