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Which of the following is an advantage of air transport for critically ill patients?
Which of the following is an advantage of air transport for critically ill patients?
- Decreased out-of-hospital time for the patient, smaller space for providing continuing patient care
- Can provide rapid transport, smaller space for providing continuing patient care
- Can provide rapid transport. ALS personnel and equipment are frequently provided (correct)
- Decreased out-of-hospital time for the patient, restricted weight limit
Why was ground transport chosen for Mr. Brash, who suffered severe head injury?
Why was ground transport chosen for Mr. Brash, who suffered severe head injury?
- There are less complications associated with head injuries and ground transportation
- High altitude associated with air transport is likely to worsen head injuries associated with raised intracranial pressures (correct)
- There is more space to provide continuing care, the out of hospital time is shorter
- Better equipped to provide emergency care, more space for accompanying persons
Which of the following is not a reason for a patient to have an interfacility transfer?
Which of the following is not a reason for a patient to have an interfacility transfer?
- Need for specialized treatment not available at the current facility
- Inadequate staffing at the current facility
- Lack of appropriate critical care monitoring at the current facility
- Requirement for a change in scenery for better recovery (correct)
What is the main cause of electrical burns?
What is the main cause of electrical burns?
What is the recommended initial step in managing chemical burns?
What is the recommended initial step in managing chemical burns?
What determines the severity of electrical burns?
What determines the severity of electrical burns?
What distinguishes low voltage electrical injuries from high voltage injuries?
What distinguishes low voltage electrical injuries from high voltage injuries?
What type of exposure can cause thermal burns?
What type of exposure can cause thermal burns?
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Advantage of air transport?
Advantage of air transport?
Air transport offers rapid transport, often includes ALS personnel and equipment.
Ground transport for head injury?
Ground transport for head injury?
High altitude can worsen head injuries due to increased intracranial pressure.
Not a reason for transfer?
Not a reason for transfer?
Transfers are for required medical needs, not for recreation or scenery changes.
Cause of electrical burns?
Cause of electrical burns?
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Initial step for chemical burns?
Initial step for chemical burns?
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Severity of electrical burns?
Severity of electrical burns?
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Low vs. High voltage injuries?
Low vs. High voltage injuries?
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What causes thermal burns?
What causes thermal burns?
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