Questions and Answers
What is the minimum transport time that should prompt consideration of Air Rescue for critically ill or injured patients?
How many units are typically involved in a standard Air Rescue assignment?
In which situation would Air Rescue NOT be automatically dispatched?
What is the water capacity of a Bambi Bucket used in fire suppression configuration?
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What type of patients can an Air Rescue helicopter transport depending on the EMS configuration?
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What is required for personnel conducting Landing Zone operations?
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Which of the following is a capability of the Air Rescue for reconnaissance purposes?
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What should the Marshaller wear for easy identification during LZ operations?
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What must personnel transporting a patient to the helicopter wear for safety?
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Who must the LZ unit report the location to as soon as it is determined?
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What is the responsibility of the unit assigned to the LZ when the helicopter pilot chooses to land without crew assistance?
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Which of the following is NOT a consideration when setting up the LZ?
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What distance should vehicles maintain from the LZ during landing and takeoff?
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What should be done if the LZ Manager identifies a hazard during landing?
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When should the Marshaller confer with the aircraft pilot in command?
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What level of security should be maintained around the helicopter once it has landed?
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What must be ensured when transporting a patient once the helicopter has landed?
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Which method should NOT be used for night-time marshalling?
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What should personnel avoid during patient transport to prevent biohazard exposure?
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In poorly lit areas during transport, what is an additional personnel role to consider?
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When should the Rescue Unit contact the receiving facility during a patient transport?
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How should ground rescue personnel prioritize communication when coordinating with Air Rescue?
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Study Notes
Dispatch Procedures
- Air Rescue must be considered for critically ill patients when total response time exceeds 20 minutes in accordance with Protocol 4 Patient Treatment and Transport.
- Standard Air Rescue assignment includes one helicopter, one patient care unit, and one Landing Zone (LZ) unit.
- Air Rescue should be assessed for incidents like large area observations, multiple casualty incidents (MCIs), high-rise fires, remote incidents, and open water incidents (excluding canals).
Air Rescue Capabilities
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Fire Suppression Configuration:
- Bambi Bucket with 320-gallon capacity for water.
- Transportation for up to four firefighters in full gear.
- Can carry up to 1,000 lbs of additional fire suppression equipment.
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EMS Configuration:
- Capacity to transport two patients, including one airway-compromised patient.
- Can handle up to four stable (BLS) patients during MCIs.
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Recon/Surveillance Configuration:
- Equipped with FLIR technology for thermal imaging.
- High-illumination capabilities for night operations.
Landing Zone Procedures
- All personnel must wear secured bunker gear and eye protection during LZ operations;
- Marshaller needs a road safety vest for visibility.
- Communicate LZ location to Air Rescue promptly; motor units may need to defer to Air Rescue for LZ selection due to their vantage point.
- The pilot in command has the final authority on LZ suitability; the assigned unit must remain for security and patient loading after landing.
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LZ Setup:
- Align LZ for takeoffs and landings into the wind.
- Clear approach and departure areas of obstacles (objects over 40 feet within 100 feet).
- Remove debris to prevent flying hazards.
- Keep vehicles 100 feet away from the LZ with doors closed.
- Use exaggerated hand signals for night-time operations; electronic flares should mark the LZ.
- Upon landing, the Marshaller must get confirmation from the Air Crew and post a tail rotor guard.
- Unauthorized persons must not approach the helicopter; supervision is required to maintain safety.
- All personnel must be escorted by an Air Rescue crew member to the aircraft.
Patient Care Considerations
- When requesting Air Rescue, the unit OIC must inform the FAO about patient numbers, receiving facility, and potential passengers.
- Ensure passengers are briefed using the Passenger Briefing Card Procedures.
- Ground Rescue Units should not determine LZ locations unless familiar with the area.
- Quick contact with the receiving facility is crucial to prevent transport delays.
- Air Rescue will monitor patient information relayed to the facility.
- Patient should be securely strapped to a backboard; a minimum of three straps required unless medical condition prevents it.
- A trauma blanket must be applied to reduce biohazard exposure.
- In uneven terrain, a minimum of four personnel should carry the stretcher, with a fifth person using a handheld light in poorly lit areas.
- Invasive procedures should not delay transport once the helicopter arrives.
- Flight Medics can refuse transport for combative patients unsafely restrained; in such cases, a Rescue unit will transport them.
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This quiz covers the essential procedures for safely dispatching air rescue operations for critically ill or injured patients. Participants will learn the guidelines for response times and the standard assignment for air rescue teams. Understanding these protocols is vital for ensuring efficient and safe patient transport.
