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What is the primary responsibility of the initial Incident Commander at a mass casualty incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the initial Incident Commander at a mass casualty incident?
- To create a detailed medical report for each patient
- To establish a command structure and ensure completion of tactical objectives (correct)
- To oversee the logistical supply of medical equipment
- To directly treat all patients on site
Which of the following is NOT one of the initial tactical objectives during a mass casualty incident?
Which of the following is NOT one of the initial tactical objectives during a mass casualty incident?
- Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured
- Ensure functions such as triage and transportation are performed
- Implement a public awareness campaign (correct)
- Conserve property
In the priority order for treating patients, which category comes immediately after 'IMMEDIATE' patients?
In the priority order for treating patients, which category comes immediately after 'IMMEDIATE' patients?
- DELAYED patients upgraded to IMMEDIATE (correct)
- All patients treated equally
- MINOR
- DELAYED
What is contained in the EMS tactical objectives for a multi-patient incident?
What is contained in the EMS tactical objectives for a multi-patient incident?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding rescue personnel?
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding rescue personnel?
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Study Notes
Command Establishment
- First-arriving company officer at a multi-patient or mass casualty incident establishes Command.
- The initial Incident Commander (IC) remains in charge until Command is either transferred or the incident stabilizes, leading to Command termination.
Tactical Objectives
- Command completes tactical objectives, prioritized as follows:
- Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
- Stabilize the incident while ensuring life safety.
- Establish and perform critical functions: triage, extrication, treatment, and transportation.
- Ensure safety, accountability, and welfare of both rescue personnel and victims.
- Conserve property.
EMS TACTICAL Objectives
- Essential objectives during mass casualty incidents include:
- Completing a “Triage Report.”
- Declaring “All IMMEDIATES Transported.”
Incident Management System (IMS)
- The IMS aids in achieving tactical objectives.
- The IC drives the Command system towards fulfilling these objectives.
Command Structure
- The IC is responsible for creating a command structure tailored to meet the organizational needs of the incident.
Patient Treatment and Transportation Priority
- Patients should be treated and transported in the following order:
- IMMEDIATE
- DELAYED patients upgraded to IMMEDIATE
- DELAYED
- MINOR
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