S1: Prehospital Care - Prehospital Equipment

Question 1

Type 1 ground ambulance?

Answer 1

A standard truck chassis with a separate modular box to carry personnel, patient, and equipment.

Question 2

Type 2 ground ambulance?

Answer 2

Van type hehicle

Question 3

Type 3 ground ambulance?

Answer 3

• van type chassis with an integrated modular box on the back for medical care equipment

Question 4

What is the most important factor in surviving cardiac arrest?

Answer 4

Early defibrillation

Question 5

Guidelines for cervical spine clearance?

Answer 5

1. Absence of neck pain, tenderness or discomfort
2. Age between 11 and 65 y.o.
3. No altered sensorium
4. No intoxication
5. No distracting injuries

Question 6

Types of traction splint?

Answer 6

Hare - 1 leg, longer
Sager - can splint both legs, shorter