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What is the purpose of the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure?
What is the purpose of the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure?
- To prioritize treatment based on patient demographics
- To provide the Incident Commander with a basic expandable system for handling any number of patients in a multi-casualty incident (correct)
- To limit the number of patients in a multi-casualty incident
- To relocate the disaster to a more manageable location
When will the guideline be used?
When will the guideline be used?
- On all incidents where emergency responders have more patients than can be treated with the initial resources on scene (correct)
- Only when there are more than ten patients at the scene
- On incidents with any number of patients
- Only when there are more than three patients at the scene
What are the Mass Casualty Incident Management Goals?
What are the Mass Casualty Incident Management Goals?
- To do the greatest good for the greatest number, make the best use of personnel, equipment, and facility resources, and not relocate the disaster (correct)
- To relocate the disaster to a more manageable location
- To limit the number of patients in a multi-casualty incident
- To prioritize treatment based on patient demographics
What determines the degree of implementation of the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure?
What determines the degree of implementation of the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure?
What is the first step for ambulatory patients in the mass casualty patient flow?
What is the first step for ambulatory patients in the mass casualty patient flow?
What is done with deceased victims in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
What is done with deceased victims in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
How are patients prioritized for treatment in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
How are patients prioritized for treatment in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
Where are victims who die in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area placed?
Where are victims who die in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area placed?
When are Emergency Departments contacted in the mass casualty patient flow?
When are Emergency Departments contacted in the mass casualty patient flow?
How are patients transported to medical facilities?
How are patients transported to medical facilities?
What is documented on the Hospital Transport Log and Hospital Bed Status Worksheet?
What is documented on the Hospital Transport Log and Hospital Bed Status Worksheet?
What is continuously done to patients in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
What is continuously done to patients in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area?
What is the definition of a Level 4 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
What is the definition of a Level 4 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
In the context of MCI response, what is the role of the Litter Bearers?
In the context of MCI response, what is the role of the Litter Bearers?
What is the minimum initial response to a possible MCI?
What is the minimum initial response to a possible MCI?
What are the responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC) in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC) in the context of MCI response?
What is the role of the Medical Group Supervisor in the context of MCI response?
What is the role of the Medical Group Supervisor in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Triage Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Triage Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What are the standard triage methods mentioned in the text for adult and pediatric patients?
What are the standard triage methods mentioned in the text for adult and pediatric patients?
What is the definition of a Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
What is the definition of a Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
What are the responsibilities of the Treatment Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Treatment Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Transportation Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of the Transportation Unit Leader in the context of MCI response?
What is the role of the Litter Bearers in the context of MCI response?
What is the role of the Litter Bearers in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of all members in exercising appropriate control in the context of MCI response?
What are the responsibilities of all members in exercising appropriate control in the context of MCI response?
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Multi-Casualty Branch Structure
Multi-Casualty Branch Structure
Provides a framework for handling a large number of patients during a mass casualty incident.
When is the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure used?
When is the Multi-Casualty Branch Structure used?
Used when the number of patients surpasses the immediate resources available at the scene.
Mass Casualty Incident Management Goals
Mass Casualty Incident Management Goals
To maximize benefit for the most people, utilize all resources, and refrain from unnecessarily moving the disaster.
What determines the degree of implementation?
What determines the degree of implementation?
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First step for ambulatory patients
First step for ambulatory patients
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Handling deceased victims
Handling deceased victims
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Prioritizing treatment in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area
Prioritizing treatment in the Secondary Triage/Treatment Area
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Where are deceased victims placed?
Where are deceased victims placed?
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When are Emergency Departments contacted?
When are Emergency Departments contacted?
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Transporting patients to medical facilities
Transporting patients to medical facilities
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Hospital Transport Log and Hospital Bed Status Worksheet
Hospital Transport Log and Hospital Bed Status Worksheet
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Continuous patient reevaluation
Continuous patient reevaluation
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Level 4 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
Level 4 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
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Role of Litter Bearers
Role of Litter Bearers
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Minimum initial response to a possible MCI
Minimum initial response to a possible MCI
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Incident Commander (IC) responsibilities
Incident Commander (IC) responsibilities
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Medical Group Supervisor's role
Medical Group Supervisor's role
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Triage Unit Leader's responsibility
Triage Unit Leader's responsibility
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Standard triage methods
Standard triage methods
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Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
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Treatment Unit Leader's responsibilities
Treatment Unit Leader's responsibilities
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Transportation Unit Leader's responsibilities
Transportation Unit Leader's responsibilities
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Role of Litter Bearers
Role of Litter Bearers
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Control and reporting in MCI response
Control and reporting in MCI response
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Study Notes
Mass Casualty Incident Response Guidelines
- Definitions of MCI levels: Level 1 (5-10 victims), Level 2 (11-20 victims), Level 3 (21-100 victims), Level 4 (101-1000 victims), Level 5 (1000+ victims)
- Description of a Strike Team and Task Force in the context of MCI response
- Role of Litter Bearers in moving victims from the incident site to Treatment Area or Transport Units
- Minimum initial response to a possible MCI includes Battalion Chief, Squad-21, two Engines, a Rescue unit, and on-call Chief
- Guidelines for requesting additional Fire/Rescue units based on patient count and transporting ambulances
- Responsibilities of all members in exercising appropriate control and reporting to staging area unless directed otherwise
- Responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC) in establishing command, assessing scene safety, conducting size-up, and assigning personnel
- Role of the Medical Group Supervisor in assigning functions, maintaining status reports, and determining medical supply needs
- Responsibilities of Triage Unit Leader in directing "walking wounded" victims, triage, and directing Litter Bearers
- Responsibilities of Treatment Unit Leader in establishing a centralized Secondary Triage/Treatment Area, performing rapid trauma surveys, and advising TRANSPORT of patients requiring immediate transportation
- Responsibilities of Transportation Unit Leader in maintaining communication with MEDICAL and TREATMENT, documenting Hospital Bed Status, and coordinating the loading of patients by priority
- Standard triage methods including RAMP Triage for adult and pediatric patients, and the handling of patients exposed to HAZMAT or WMD substances
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Test your knowledge of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response guidelines with this comprehensive quiz. Learn about MCI levels, roles of different response units, responsibilities of leaders, and standard triage methods for adult and pediatric patients.
