Scene Size-Up Flashcards
1
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Hazardous Materials
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substance that cause adverse health effects upon human exposure. Chemical Biological Radiologic Nuclear Explosive
2
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Index of Suspicion
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Anticipation of possible injuries based on analysis of the event.
Ex. If the windshield is craked…prepare for head injuries.
3
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Mechanism of Injury
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The combined strenght, direction, and nature of forces that injured the patient.
Ex. A fall injury. How high was the patient, what did he land on, and what part of his body hit first?
4
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Equipment designed to protect against infection.
gloves masks eyewear respirators gowns resusciation equipment
5
Q
Scene Safety
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Doing everything possible to ensure a safe environment.
6
Q
Order of Priority
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You Your Crew Other Personnel Your Patient Bystanders
7
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Standard Precautions
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A strict form of infection control based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
