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What status has replaced the operational term 'STAND BY' for Air Rescue availability?
What status has replaced the operational term 'STAND BY' for Air Rescue availability?
Under which condition should Air Rescue be requested as soon as possible?
Under which condition should Air Rescue be requested as soon as possible?
In which situation is helicopter transport considered mandatory?
In which situation is helicopter transport considered mandatory?
What criteria must be met for transporting a bariatric patient by helicopter?
What criteria must be met for transporting a bariatric patient by helicopter?
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Which type of patient would not be eligible for helicopter transport?
Which type of patient would not be eligible for helicopter transport?
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What is the approximate dispatch to launch time for Air Rescue?
What is the approximate dispatch to launch time for Air Rescue?
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Who has the final authority to accept or reject a helicopter transport?
Who has the final authority to accept or reject a helicopter transport?
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What is the maximum weight limit for a bariatric patient to be transported by helicopter?
What is the maximum weight limit for a bariatric patient to be transported by helicopter?
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Which of the following scenarios would allow for helicopter transport?
Which of the following scenarios would allow for helicopter transport?
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Study Notes
Helicopter Transport Criteria
- Air Rescue is available through Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue.
- Air Rescue is on a “Go” or “No-Go” status, “Stand By” is no longer used.
- Approximate dispatch to launch time: 5-7 minutes.
- Air Rescue can be canceled at any time.
- Helicopter transport is considered when pre-hospital ground transport to a Trauma Center is > 20 minutes.
- Helicopter transport is considered when pre-hospital scene extrication time of a trauma patient is > 20 minutes.
- Helicopter transport is considered for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) involving multiple patients with traumatic injuries.
- Helicopter transport is considered for use of blood products at the scene.
- Helicopter transport is considered for Stroke alerts when ground transport is > 40 minutes, preferred transport to Joe DiMaggio or Broward Health Medical Center for all pediatric stroke alerts.
- Discretion should be used for patients weighing 350lbs-500lbs when determining if air transport is the preferred method.
- The flight crew must be capable of loading, unloading, and treating patients within the confines of the aircraft.
- The flight crew has final authority to accept or reject transport.
- Helicopter transport shall not be used for bariatric patients known or estimated to be five-hundred pounds (500lbs) (227kg) or greater.
- Helicopter transport shall not be used for patients who are unable to lay supine (when clinically indicated for air transport).
- Helicopter transport shall not be used for patients who are combative and cannot be physically and/or chemically restrained.
- Helicopter transport shall not be used for patients who are Hazmat contaminated.
- Helicopter transport shall not be used for patients in police custody.
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This quiz covers the critical criteria for utilizing helicopter transport in emergency medical services. It includes guidelines for situations such as time constraints for ground transport, mass casualty incidents, and specific patient care scenarios like stroke alerts. Test your knowledge on when air rescue is deemed necessary.
