EMS Ops - Exam II Review

Discuss the history and development of aviation in E.M.S. - Answer- Aviation has been transporting the injured since World War I, 1917; ● Fixed-wing aircraft 'facility-to-facility', 90 years; ● Helicopters begin patient transports in 1953; ● 1st Medic's onboard providing care in 1962 What are some key issues to consider regarding air medical transport? - Answer- ● T - Transport time from Scene; ● I - Illness severity; ● M - Machines and skills not available; ● E - Environment; landing zone availability, time of day, and weather The choice to use ground or air transportation is made by determining what? - Answer- which method will deliver the patient to an appropriate facility the fastest Identify criteria for working as a member of an air medical flight crew. - Answer- ● 5 years experience; ● E.D., NICCU, PICCU, C.C.U., I.C.U.; ● Alphabet courses; ● Excellent decision making and assessment skills; ● Continuing Education; ● Critical Care and Flight Certification; ● Pilot flight hours Describe the different types of equipment carried on air medical transport vehicles. - Answer- ● Cardiac Monitor; ● Respirator; ● Defibrillator; ● Ventilator; ● Intubation Equipment; ● Built in Medical Oxygen; ● Life pak; ● Portable Suction Units; ● Power Inverter Define rotor-wing aircraft or helicopters. - Answer- ● used for scene-to-facility and facility-to-facility transport; ● have a shorter travel radius; ● fly lower; ● fly slower than fixed-wing aircraft Define fixed-wing aircraft. - Answer- ● facility-to-facility transport; ● travel fa