RESCUE

Question 1

According to SOGs - A medical emergency access incident is an actual or probable situation where either the Police Rescue Coordinator or the Ambulance Service of NSW (ASNSW) Communication Centre Manager considers serious. What do they consider a person at risk of if access is not gained quickly?

Answer 1

• A patient is at risk of further serious injury or death if medical assistance is not provided quickly.

Question 2

According to STP - FRNSW uses the YOU principle to establish priorities of safety at a rescue incident. What are these priorities of safety?

Answer 2

• YOURSELF and other rescuers
• OTHER persons not involved (bystanders)
• UNFORTUNATE person(s) involved

Question 3

According to STP -What is the correct PPC and procedure for fire protection at an MVA?

Answer 3

• PPE/C for fire protection at and MVA:
  o One FF to wear full structural turnout PPC and SCBA
  o A manned line of 38mm hose charged to 400kPa, pump with recirculation valve open
  o If a fire occurs, charge to 800kPa at the pump to achieve 700kPa at the branch

Question 4

According to SOGs when responded to a Community First Responder incident and the patient refuses care. What should you do?

Answer 4

• If care is refused, observe the patient until the ambulance arrives.
• NB: assume an unconscious patient wants assistance. If patient previously refusing treatment loses consciousness, treat them.