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How will medical personnel assess an injury in which a piece of metal appears to be protruding from the side of the victim's head?
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When attempting to render emergny medical care to victims of hazardous materials incidents awareness level personnel must be?
careful not to become a vitim themselves
What is Medical Unit is responsible for in the ics?
Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel. Under ICS, the "Medical unit" is an element of the "Services" branch, in the Logistics Section, and is only for treatment and transport of incident personnel. The "Medical Branch" under an Operations Section would be responsible for care and transport of direct victims of the incident.
What is the medical unit in an ICS organization responsible for?
Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel. Under ICS, the "Medical unit" is an element of the "Services" branch, in the Logistics Section, and is only for treatment and transport of incident personnel. The "Medical Branch" under an Operations Section would be responsible for care and transport of direct victims of the incident.
Medical Unit is responsible for?
Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel. Under ICS, the "Medical unit" is an element of the "Services" branch, in the Logistics Section, and is only for treatment and transport of incident personnel. The "Medical Branch" under an Operations Section would be responsible for care and transport of direct victims of the incident.
Who Provides emergency prehospital care for accident victims?
Emergency prehospital care for accident victims is typically provided by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, including paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). These healthcare professionals are trained to provide immediate medical assistance at the scene of an accident and during transportation to a healthcare facility. They prioritize and stabilize patients, administer medications, perform life-saving interventions, and coordinate with hospital staff for further medical treatment.
The first priority at every accident site is the safety of victims personnel involved?
true
How should hypothermia victims?
With medical treatment
What are the responsibilities of the ICS medical unit?
The general responsibilities of the ICS medical unit are:development of the Medical Plan,obtaining medical aid, transportation for injured and ill incident personnel andmedical paperwork for incident personnel.The medical unit may be located in the Logistics Section, as it supports incident personnel, as compared with a medical RESPONSE resource, found in the Operations section, for tending to the sick and injured victims of the incident itself.referenced: US Department of Labor OSHA standardshttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ics/med_lead.htmlNational Incident Management System (NIMS) terminology
What is the definition of search?
Really? Search and rescue personnel attempt to SEARCH for victims and RESCUE them. Wow.
What precautions should be taken to protect personnel involved in the transport of victims?
all answers correct.
How should hypothermia victims be treated?
With medical treatment
While caring for a person what should you do if you come in direct contact with the victims blood?
Inform the EMS personnel at the scene.
