Technical Rescue Flashcards
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In vehicle extrication, what is typically the first action after stabilizing the scene?
Answer: Stabilize the vehicle to prevent movement
Stabilizing the vehicle prevents shifting that could injure patient or rescuers.
Why must rescuers locate undeployed airbag systems before cutting a vehicle?
Answer: They can deploy unexpectedly and injure rescuers
Undeployed airbags and SRS units can fire during extrication, injuring crews.
What hydraulic tool is primarily used to cut vehicle posts and pillars?
Answer: Cutter
Hydraulic cutters shear through metal posts and pillars during extrication.
What battery action is recommended to reduce electrical and airbag hazards during extrication?
Answer: Disconnect the battery (negative terminal first)
Disconnecting the battery, negative terminal first, reduces airbag and electrical risks.
In a hybrid or electric vehicle rescue, what color cabling typically warns of high-voltage lines?
Answer: Orange
Orange cabling identifies high-voltage circuits in hybrid and electric vehicles.
What technique creates space in front of a trapped patient by pushing the dashboard up and forward?
Answer: Dash roll (dash lift)
A dash roll or lift moves the dashboard off the patient's legs to free them.
Why are rescuers told to remove glass and create a path before patient packaging?
Answer: To protect the patient and create a clear removal route
Clearing glass and debris protects the patient and creates a safe extrication path.