Terms 35,36,4 Flashcards
CBRNE
a mnemonic for the common types of human-caused disasters; represents chemical, biologic, radiological, nuclear, and explosive.
cold zone
the area outside the warm zone, in which it is safe to operate without specialized equipment.
extrication
the process of removing a trapped person (as from a vehicle that has been involved in a collision) when conventional means of exit are impossible or inadvisable.
HAZWOPER
stands for HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response; refers to federally mandated training for anyone who may encounter uncontrolled hazardous materials.
high-angle rescue (HAR)
any rescue work done by ascending or descending a slope steeper than approximately 45 degrees.
hot zone
the area closest to the center of a CBRNE incident; is the most dangerous and most contaminated area.
low-angle rescue (LAR)
any rescue work done by ascending or descending a slope that is less than approximately 45 degrees.
rescue
the process of extracting a person or group from distress or danger.
search
a methodical process of actively gathering information about a person or group in distress or danger and then physically looking for them.
special operations
infrequently performed activities requiring specialized training and equipment in remote and/or difficult settings.
terrorism
a human-caused event that is intended to inflict fear and can involve hazardous materials.
warm zone
a transition area surrounding the hot zone; the zone in which decontamination occurs.
analgesic
a drug that relieves pain.
cricothyrotomy
an incision through the cricothyroid membrane for the purpose of inserting a tube to establish a “surgical airway”; is usually performed as a part of advanced airway management; is beyond the scope of practice for OEC Technicians.
electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
a record of the electrical activity of the heart, which provides important information concerning the functioning of the different parts of the heart.
endotracheal intubation
the process of placing a tube into the trachea and maintaining it to provide an airway while preventing aspiration of foreign material into the bronchi (and lungs).
facility
any primary work area in or around an incident in which incident-related activities are planned, organized, directed, or conducted.
incident
anything out of ordinary day-to-day activities that necessitates a response (e.g., emergencies, disasters, outbreaks, vaccination programs, important meetings or conferences).
Incident Command System (ICS)
a formal, organized method for managing an incident, regardless of its cause, size, scope, or complexity.
Incident Commander (IC)
the person who provides overall leadership at an incident.
multi-agency coordination system (MACS)
a process for managing an incident in which multiple agencies that have different command structures and communication capabilities are participating.
multiple casualty incident (MCI)
an incident involving two or more patients or an incident in which the number of patients exceeds the capability of local resources.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
a federally mandated “all hazards” method for responding to and managing an incident; was created as a result of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5.
resource
an individual, a single piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor, that can be used at an incident.
