time Flashcards
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Q
How long should you wait to enter after a radiological attack?
A
At least 60 minutes
1
Q
How long should you wait to enter after a biological attack?
A
30 to 60 minutes
2
Q
What is the recommended maximum working time when dealing with collapse tunneling or trenching?
A
30 minutes
3
Q
If the victim has been pinned for more than ___ or appears to have suffered serious injuries, a rescue paramedic must be given access to the patient as soon as there is access, in order to treat for crush syndrome or other life-threatening injuries
A
1 hour
Crush syndrome is fundamentally based on three criteria:
•Compromised local circulation
•Involvement of muscle mass
• prolonged compression (usually 4 to 6 hours but possibly less than an hour)
