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What is the main purpose of the policy described in the text?
What is the main purpose of the policy described in the text?
- To establish guidelines for transporting OHCA patients to the hospital
- To define the medical aspects of cardiac resuscitation for MCFRS personnel
- To provide an operational framework for responding to OHCA (correct)
- To contradict and supersede the Maryland Medical Protocols
What is left up to the local EMS Operational Programs to define?
What is left up to the local EMS Operational Programs to define?
- Several practical considerations related to responding to OHCA (correct)
- The medical aspects of cardiac resuscitation
- The urgency of transport to a hospital
- Chest compressions and defibrillation procedures
What does the text mention as the most critical interventions in the management of cardiac arrest?
What does the text mention as the most critical interventions in the management of cardiac arrest?
- Administration of specific medications
- Chest compressions and defibrillation (correct)
- Airway management techniques
- Urgency of transport to a hospital
Based on the text, what is the operational approach described in the Incident Response Policy (IRP) Appendix?
Based on the text, what is the operational approach described in the Incident Response Policy (IRP) Appendix?
What should be deemphasized in the current operational environment when managing OHCA patients?
What should be deemphasized in the current operational environment when managing OHCA patients?
What is the basis for the operational principles described in the text?
What is the basis for the operational principles described in the text?
According to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy, who should typically act as the CPR Boss?
According to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy, who should typically act as the CPR Boss?
What is the primary focus of operational efforts in the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy during an OHCA resuscitation?
What is the primary focus of operational efforts in the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy during an OHCA resuscitation?
In the context of the policy, what is the role of the Clinical Decision Maker?
In the context of the policy, what is the role of the Clinical Decision Maker?
How does Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service handle the response to an OHCA in terms of resource assembly?
How does Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service handle the response to an OHCA in terms of resource assembly?
In the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy, what action should be taken by the Runner upon arriving at the patient during an OHCA resuscitation?
In the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy, what action should be taken by the Runner upon arriving at the patient during an OHCA resuscitation?
What is the responsibility of personnel when operating with less than five individuals at an OHCA patient in Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service?
What is the responsibility of personnel when operating with less than five individuals at an OHCA patient in Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service?
What should be done by personnel in stations where crews are assigned and static for extended periods of time according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy?
What should be done by personnel in stations where crews are assigned and static for extended periods of time according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy?
During a response to a pediatric OHCA, what is expected of the Clinical Decision Maker according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy?
During a response to a pediatric OHCA, what is expected of the Clinical Decision Maker according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service policy?
What is the acceptable method for keeping time during a resuscitation according to the text?
What is the acceptable method for keeping time during a resuscitation according to the text?
When should any break in chest compressions occur during a resuscitation?
When should any break in chest compressions occur during a resuscitation?
What is the maximum duration that the Rhythm Check should last, according to the text?
What is the maximum duration that the Rhythm Check should last, according to the text?
When must therapies other than defibrillation, chest compressions, and ventilations be considered during a resuscitation?
When must therapies other than defibrillation, chest compressions, and ventilations be considered during a resuscitation?
In which scenario would the Pulseless patient be moved without the benefit of mCPR, according to the text?
In which scenario would the Pulseless patient be moved without the benefit of mCPR, according to the text?
What must personnel do upon finding a patient in cardiac arrest who was not initially dispatched as one?
What must personnel do upon finding a patient in cardiac arrest who was not initially dispatched as one?
When must treatments, transport decisions, and termination of resuscitation be consistent with according to the text?
When must treatments, transport decisions, and termination of resuscitation be consistent with according to the text?
When will the driver stop the vehicle according to the text?
When will the driver stop the vehicle according to the text?
