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1
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What is the definition of evacuation?

A

Timely and orderly removal from the scene

2
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What is the goal of evacuation?

A

Prevent further injuries, a top priority

3
Q

In a MASS situation what should be done in the send part for evac?

A
Sens/transport pts from the scene
Disposition options (primary or secondary)
Casualty management - don't overwhelm hospital
4
Q

Who coordinates the evac in a MASS situation?

A

EMS and ICS

5
Q

What should be done during mass fatality management?

A

Medical examiner or coroner in charge to dispose of bodies, ID them and after-care
Last to be evacuate from the scene
Evidence preservation

6
Q

What should be done for community awareness and family evac?

A

Local officials warn the area, grab household and go if urgent

7
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What are some of the logistics for an evac?

A

Transportation modes (vehicles), facilities (sites and capacity) and personnel (assistance)

8
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What should be done to evac in a chemical incident?

A

Decontamination before transport, casualties can go before hazmat comes, workers w/ PPE, do not mix contaminated with uncontaminated, rapid evac, provide antidote

9
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What should be done to evac in a biological incident?

A

Pts present at diff times, no “scene”, exposure site known get everyone out, specific transport needed

10
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what should be done to evac in a radiological or nuclear incident?

A

Watch for road damage and explosive dispersion, screen burn victims, routine decontamination, transport trauma pts

11
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What should be done to evac in a natural disaster?

A

Normal egress routes effected, large scale damage, medical facility damage, large public shelters, feds needed

12
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What should be done to evac in the event of an explosion?

A

Rapid, safe, orderly evac highest priority, structural collaspe, coordinate ppl to correct facilities, aeromed transport