Technical Rescue Situations Flashcards
What is required in a technical rescue situation?
Specialized skills and equipment to safely enter and move around
What is a technical rescue group composed of?
People from one or more departments in a region who are trained and on call for certain types of technical rescues
What additional training do many members of a technical rescue group have?
Training as emergency medical responders (EMRs) or EMTs
What is the staging area in a technical rescue?
The nearest safe and stable setting where the patient is brought
What should you do if a technical rescue group is not present when you arrive?
Check with the incident commander to ensure the group has been summoned
Who has overall command of the scene in a technical rescue?
The incident commander
Why is identifiable leadership important at a rescue scene?
A lack of identifiable leadership hinders the rescue effort and patient care
Who is usually responsible for assessing the patient and the scene?
The incident commander or senior medical official
What should you do if no incident commander is present?
Follow local guidelines
What should you take to carry the patient back to the ambulance if the staging area is far?
A backboard and/or basket stretcher (or similar rescue stretcher)
What is the first step upon arriving at the rescue site?
Identify the designated staging area and set up your equipment there
What should be done as soon as the technical rescue group brings the patient to the staging area?
Perform a primary assessment and package the patient without delay
What type of transport should be considered if the patient needs to be carried an extensive distance?
Air transport
Fill in the blank: A technical rescue group often includes members who are also trained as _______.
[EMRs or EMTs]
True or False: The incident commander is responsible for all patient care at the scene.
False
