Prehospital Emergency Care Practice Test: Basics of Ambulance Operations and Air Medical Response — Flashcards

Here are some tips for EMTs operating an ambulance:
Understand the situation: When you arrive, try to understand the situation as best you can.
Use safety gear: Remember to use your safety gear and equipment.
Drive safely: Follow safety rules and drive carefully.
Inspect vehicles: Perform a pre-shift vehicle checkout.
Be organized: Evaluate situations and collect information before taking action.
Use mnemonics: Mnemonics can help you remember what to do in certain situations.
Make checklists: Checklists can help you organize your thoughts and next steps.
Consider cultural differences: Consider cultural differences.
Wait for the police: Wait for the police to secure violent scenes.
Control the environment: In case of a road accident, control the environment around the accident spot and manage it.
Work closely with the fire service: In case of a fire, work closely with the fire service department to save the injured.
Ensure your own safety: Ensure your own safety and the people around the spot of an accident.

Air medical transport includes fixed wing (airplanes) and rotor wing (helicopters) aircraft. They are used when ground transportation is less effective. For example, helicopters are often used to transport critical trauma patients. Airplanes are essential for carrying patients between states and countries.