Hoffman Estates Fire Department Equipment Guidelines
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What is the primary purpose of the (SurgiVet) Pet O2 Mask?

  • To deliver food to injured animals
  • To assess the extent of injury in animals
  • To provide oxygen to animals suffering from respiratory distress (correct)
  • To treat animals for broken bones

    • Which type of mask delivers the largest volume of oxygen?

  • Large Canine mask (correct)
  • Feline mask
  • Small Canine mask
  • Oxygen tubing

    • When should the (SurgiVet) Pet O2 Mask be utilized?

  • Only after a veterinarian has assessed the animal
  • When administering medication to animals
  • Only during routine veterinary visits
  • In cases of smoke inhalation, drowning, or confined spaces with oxygen depletion (correct)

    • What are the proper steps for administering oxygen using the (SurgiVet) Pet O2 Mask?

    <p>Attach the mask to the oxygen tubing and then connect to an oxygen source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum oxygen delivery for a Feline mask?

    <p>1.0 to 3.0 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IDLH stand for in the context of this guideline?

    <p>Immediate Danger to Life and Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for ensuring effective use of the (SurgiVet) Pet O2 Mask?

    <p>Ensuring the mask fits the animal properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the current version of the (SurgiVet) Pet O2 Mask guideline effective until?

    <p>January 1, 2026</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

    • Effective date of the guidelines: January 1, 2022
    • Category and identification number: Equipment Guidelines – 019

    Purpose and Overview

    • The guidelines cover equipment carried on frontline ambulances for use by assigned personnel
    • The SurgiVet Pet O2 mask is designed for domestic animals suffering from oxygen depletion or hypoxia

    Definitions

    • Large Canine mask: delivers 5.0 to 7.0 liters of oxygen
    • Small Canine mask: delivers 3.0 to 5.0 liters of oxygen
    • Feline mask: delivers 1.0 to 3.0 liters of oxygen
    • Oxygen Tubing: connects the mask to the oxygen source

    Policy

    • Use a properly sized SurgiVet Pet O2 Mask on domestic animals rescued from structure fires, water, or confined spaces with oxygen depletion and suspected injuries from smoke inhalation, drowning, or suffocation

    Procedure

    • Attach the SurgiVet Pet O2 Mask to the oxygen tubing
    • Attach the oxygen tubing to an oxygen source
    • Administer oxygen to the animal in need of oxygen administration

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    A quiz about the equipment guidelines for frontline ambulances, including oxygen masks for domestic animals. Effective as of January 1, 2022.

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