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[Ace]

Aight thanks for the replies 

I'll remember next time handsup

[999madtom]

I know lets make a topic on all of Graal Bot's scenario

http://forum.emergen...t-would-you-do/

[Ace]

These aren't really scenarios but I've always been curious

(PD)

Can a police car go at any speeds when running code 3? I know firetrucks and ambulances can't go over 30+ or something the speed limit

(EMS)

If you arrive at a car accident scene and you see one person bleeding badly but he doesn't consent to being treated, if he has life threatning injuries are you allowed to apply first aid even if the victim doesn't consent?

(FD) 

When you come up to an accident scene are you allowed to park your truck anywhere? does it have to be 45 degrees parallel to the vehicles involved to prevent further collisions

[EmergencyFan97]

PD) No limits nationally here in the U.S.  Limits are determined only by your department and what the vehicle can physically do.  This counts for PD, fire, and EMS.

 

EMS) Nope, if he says he doesn't want medical attention, nothing can be forced on him unless he is determined to not be of his proper mind.  If he is determined to be disoriented or not entirely sane, he can be taken into productive custody by the police.  Treatment may then be applied.

 

FD) Vehicle can be parked anywhere with reason.  No particular angle or anything.  Traffic being blocked is not advisable unless the accident itself blocks traffic.

[Ace]

Thanks EmFan97

1.Are police dashcam videos reviewed after every shift? There might be a speeding car on camera but the officer not doing anything.

 

2.When your police car falls in a little ditch and your embarassed, do you have to call the department for a tow or can you call a local towing company? There is no damage on the car.

 

3.Are you allowed to turn right from a bike lane onto another bike lane when it's a red light and there's cars passing by? (When your cycling, of course)

[EmergencyFan97]

1) Don't believe so.

2) The department has to be advised.  They will give you further instructions.

3) I have no idea.

[Ace]

Why do paramedics check people's pupils with a flashlight? What does it do? How are the pupils supposed to react if the person is fine? If their pupil doesn't react normally, why is that? How can you treat them? What causes the pupil not to react normally?

[Handsup!]

Why do paramedics check people's pupils with a flashlight? What does it do? How are the pupils supposed to react if the person is fine? If their pupil doesn't react normally, why is that? How can you treat them? What causes the pupil not to react normally?

I'm pretty sure that the light causes your pupils to dilate and become smaller to let less light in. I'm guessing its to check your still responding normally.

[999madtom]

I'm pretty sure that the light causes your pupils to dilate and become smaller to let less light in. I'm guessing its to check your still responding normally.

The light makes your pupils smaller. You use it to test for a head injury.

[Handsup!]

The light makes your pupils smaller. You use it to test for a head injury.

Yea. I knew about the first bit but i was unclear on the actual purpose

[EmergencyFan97]

Why do paramedics check people's pupils with a flashlight? What does it do? How are the pupils supposed to react if the person is fine? If their pupil doesn't react normally, why is that? How can you treat them? What causes the pupil not to react normally?

 

Paramedics check pupils with a flashlight to check that your pupils are properly responding to light.  Normal reactivity is that your pupils will dilate, becoming smaller when the light is shined in your eyes. A "fixed" pupil, or one that does not react to light, is a VERY bad sign and can indicate either a bad head injury or an overdose. The treatment differs for each case.

 

In a bad head injury, the paramedic will take C-spine precautions, usually consisting of immobilizing the patient via a cervical collar and a spineboard.  In some areas, the patient may be immobilized with just a C-collar, or by other means, depending on local protocols.  En route to the hospital, the paramedic will start an IV line.

 

In an overdose, the paramedic will administer Narcan (naloxone) while on-scene.  The patient will then be transferred to the ambulance and transferred emergent to an ER facility.  While en route, the paramedic will get IV access if he hasn't already, as well as anything else dictated by local protocol.

 

Hope that helped, Graal Bot.

[Ace]

Wow, I understand now thanks 

[Ace]

1. What happens if an earthquake hits a prison and inmates start running away through broken fences?

2.What happens if a commercial fire alarm goes off in a bank vault? Are firefighter allowed to go in and inspect or can he guards do it

3. If your a paramedic and want to go and grab a coffee that will take less than 2 minuites while on-duty, do you still have to tell dispatch your 10-6/7?

4.If you saw an accident, and people in a car trapped with the doors jammed should you break the window open and try to open the door from the inside?

5. If someone in a motercycle collision is unconcious but breathing what should you do? Not a recover position right because the person might have fractured bones.

[999madtom]

3. If your a paramedic and want to go and grab a coffee that will take less than 2 minuites while on-duty, do you still have to tell dispatch your 10-6/7?

4.If you saw an accident, and people in a car trapped with the doors jammed should you break the window open and try to open the door from the inside?

5. If someone in a motercycle collision is unconcious but breathing what should you do? Not a recover position right because the person might have fractured bones.

3. You have to call it in.

4. Call FD or if it is life threating you can smash a window

5. Leave the casulty where they are so they do not hurt their back anymore.

Sorry I can't answer any other questions I only know about ambulance stuff.

[theocd]

5. If someone in a motercycle collision is unconcious but breathing what should you do? Not a recover position right because the person might have fractured bones.

 

 

5. Leave the casulty where they are so they do not hurt their back anymore.

Sorry I can't answer any other questions I only know about ambulance stuff.

 

Recovery position straight away, you're not going to know if their airway is going to be compromised in the next few minutes and without that they die. If you aggravate fractures or even a C-Spine contravention in saving their life then that's a small price.

This answer also ignores the difficulty that is removing a motorcycle helmet from a casualty...

 

The OC-D

[999madtom]

Recovery position straight away, you're not going to know if their airway is going to be compromised in the next few minutes and without that they die. If you aggravate fractures or even a C-Spine contravention in saving their life then that's a small price.

This answer also ignores the difficulty that is removing a motorcycle helmet from a casualty...

 

The OC-D

Lean on side holding head?

[EmergencyFan97]

3. If your a paramedic and want to go and grab a coffee that will take less than 2 minuites while on-duty, do you still have to tell dispatch your 10-6/7?

 

4.If you saw an accident, and people in a car trapped with the doors jammed should you break the window open and try to open the door from the inside?

5. If someone in a motercycle collision is unconcious but breathing what should you do? Not a recover position right because the person might have fractured bones.

 

3.  Depends on your location and service.  At my service, all we have to tell Dispatch is that we're 10-88 in our area, which means we're out and about in our area.

4.  Depends on if you're John Q. Citizen or an emergency worker.  As John Q. Citizen, you're not to touch it.  Call 911 immediately.  As a fire service worker, get a Halligan and pop the door.  If you can't pop it with a Halligan, get your Hurst tool or equivalent.

5.  Maintain C-spine (hold their head and keep them moving their neck or spine) and wait for paramedics. Call 911.  If he starts to choke, tell the dispatcher.  They will give you further instruction.

[Ace]

When are paramedics supposed to wear helmets on a crash scene because I've never seen them wearing helmets. 

[999madtom]

When are paramedics supposed to wear helmets on a crash scene because I've never seen them wearing helmets. 

In case they hit their head. In other words why do firefighter's wear helmets

[Ace]

In case they hit their head. In other words why do firefighter's wear helmets

Firefighter wear helmets because roofs fall on them...In a car accident I dunno why.

Paramedics don't do jack that require a helmet...I can only imagine them needing a helmet if they have to pull someone out a car thats hit a powerpole and the transformer is hanging loose that might fall on them.