TB 053 - Air Ambulance Flashcards
Helicopter #__ is the primary Air Ambulance.
1
The normal staffing complement dispatched on an Air Ambulance is two ______, two ____________ and two _________ Crew Members.
Pilots Paramedics Helitac
If Paramedics are not available to respond to Air Operations within a reasonable time frame, the ____________ at the emergency scene will be utilized on the Air Ambulance.
Paramedics
The Air Ambulance can normally carry ____ litter patients per trip, however, high density transportation of up to ____ litter patients can be accomplished with prior notification.
Two Six
However, the ________ side is preferred because the pilot is seated on the right side and eye to eye contact is more easily obtained.
Right
A helicopter’s abilities to land and take off at a steep or vertical angle is limited by its gross ________, temperature (heat), _________, relative head wind and visibility.
Weight Altitude
The overall length of the largest Fire Department Air Ambulance is ___ feet from the tip of the main rotor to the tip of the tail rotor. The main rotor has a ___ foot diameter.
57 48
THE MOST HAZARDOUS PARTS OF A HELICOPTER ARE THE TURNING _____ ROTOR AND MAIN _______.
Tail Rotor
IMPERATIVE THAT GREAT CARE BE USED IN LOCATING ______ AND LINES THAT MAY BE A HAZARD.
Wires
The suggested landing area size is _____ feet by _____ feet or larger
100 100
The normal MINIMUM landing pad is ___ feet by ___ feet (hilltop or rooftop).
25 25
The most desirable approach and departure angle is about ___ degrees.
20
The approach and departure angle should not exceed ___ degrees if possible.
25
The downwash from the Air Ambulance can produce a (___) mile per hour wind.
50
____ down the area if dust or dirt is present.
Wet
Lay out a loaded __-___ inch protection line.
1-1/2
Prior to arrival of the Air Ambulance, patients should be ___________ (splints, cervical collar, backboard, etc.) and __________ (I.V.’s, patient airway, MAST suit, etc.), as required depending upon the extent of injuries and hospital base station instructions.
Immobilized Stabilized
Under normal conditions the Air Ambulance should be on the ground for no more than ____ to _____ minutes.
Two Three
Do not use_________ (highway flares) – molten sulfur may blow into the face or other unprotected areas due to the strong downwash.
Fusees
All personnel near the landing site shall wear _________, _________ with tightened chin straps, and protective clothing.
Goggles Helmet
When the Air Ambulance is on the ground, the Helitac Crew Members (_______ jumpsuits) or Co-Pilot (____ jumpsuit) will disembark to direct operations at the scene.
Orange Tan
All personnel shall remain at least ____ feet away from the Air Ambulance unless otherwise assigned.
100
While loading patients, avoid placing feet next to the skids as they spring outward up to ____ inches.
Six
