SOG section 400 Flashcards
general information:
emergency response levels.
A response…
non emergency
general information:
emergency response levels.
B response…
engine/truck company emergency, BLS non emergency
general information:
emergency response levels.
C response…
rescue non emergency if 1st alarm and less than 8 min out
general information:
emergency response levels.
D response…
engine/truck company emergency, rescue emergency
general information:
emergency response levels.
E response…
Same as D response
general information:
emergency response levels.
A and C level calls…
officers discretion whether to respond emergency or not.
Police interface, death on scene:
if TPD does not arrive on scene for a DOS within a reasonable amount of time (20 min) the TFR officer in charge should exercise resonable precautions and go back in service while advising communications of the situation
Police interface, death on scene:
exception for TFR leaving the scene would be….
obvious crime scene
distraught family members
deceased person located in public area
unsure of time elapsed ( in this case you should be doing resuscitative measures and transporting to hospital)
incident management:
command will be established….
at all incidents requirering the resources of more than 2 companies.
helicopter transport:
situations in which helicopter transport may be useful…
ground transport greater than 20 min severe burns amputations severe head injuries spinal cord injuries other life threatening trauma injuries ( gunshot, stabbing)
helicopter transport:
landing requirment…
minimum 60 x 60 during daylight
minimum 100x 100 during night
special attention to electrical wires or other hazards
transport short distance if possible.
helicopter transport:
procedures for operating around helicopters…
wear eye protection
if possible a vehicle should be placed between PT and landing site to protect from debris.
do not approch helicopter unless under direct supervision of flight crew
never approach helicopter from rear
TFR personnel will not accompany PT in helicopter unless to do so by crew
do not close the helicopter door
300lbs weight limit for Pts to be transported by helicopter.
triage:
mass casualty,
level 1…
6-10 estimated victims
triage:
mass casualty,
level 2…
11-21 estimated victims
triage:
mass casualty,
level 3…
over 21 but less than too estimated victims.
triage:
mass casualty,
level 4…
over 100 but less than 1000 estimated victims
triage:
mass casualty,
level 6…
over 1000 estimated victims
triage:
minor…
(green tag) walking wounded can delay treatment/transport for up to 3 hours.
triage:
delayed…
(yellow tag) serious, near life threatening. can delay treatment/transport for up to 1 hour
triage:
immediate…
(red tag) life threatening injury. immediate care.
triage:
morgue…
(black tag) pulse-less non breathing. no care required.
triage:
contaminated..
Magenta colored
must be removed if PT is NOT contaminated.
if magenta strip is not removed then PT is considered contaminated
triage:
contaminating agent…
Radiological
biological
chemical
by-stander exposures to blood borne pathogens:
source PT transported to hospital…
the exposed individual should be directed to go to the same hospital the source PT is transported to.
if available, the source PT name should be given to the exposure individual, this will speed up hospital process
(not a HIPPA violation, exposed individuals have right to obtain this info for testing)
