FIRST ACTIONS

FIRST ACTIONS



first ambulance at scene


















image Start a log and record time of arrival image
image Wear protective clothing

  • helmet


  • high visibility coat or tabard
image Make METHANE assessment and send METHANE report
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image Consider where arriving ambulances should park
image Consider where casualty clearing station should be placed

  • safe distance from incident (discuss with FIRE)
  • on vehicle circuit (discuss with POLICE)
  • on hard standing where possible
  • using available shelter

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Sep 1, 2016 | Posted by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE | Comments Off on FIRST ACTIONS

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