Module 4: Discussion

Instructions

Take one specific activity or situation that is a potential hazard at the scene of a vehicle crash. Don't use the normal everyday type scene safety issues we deal with. i.e., not deployed airbag would be one example—you can't use that one now, and provide a 3-5 minute presentation in video format to the class on the potential dangers of this situation or activity. Explain how you would direct the crews in managing this situation. You are the safety officer on the scene.

Provide critical feedback and reply to at least two other student's posts, questioning any information provided or adding your recommendations. Saying good job or great information is not critical feedback. Discussions are meant to be discussions with back-and-forth dialogue. See the syllabus for a reminder of expectations for participation in all course discussions.

Guidelines and Grading

This discussion is worth 20 points and measures the following objectives:

• Differentiate between the processes of disentanglement and extrication and the decision-making processes associated with directing patient care activities and different methods of transport.
• Explain how patient care priorities and extrication procedures must be managed and integrated through teamwork and communication with other extrication activities with fire, law enforcement, and EMS.
• Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is used during patient-care activities and extrication processes.
  Facilitate patient protection during extrication.
• Explain how to minimize the risk of injury from extrication hazards, such as airbags that have not deployed, fuel leaks, traffic, weather, and other hazards.
• Describe the processes used to stabilize a vehicle before beginning extrication and how it may affect patient access and treatment.
• Discuss the impact of damage to specific vehicle parts on extrication procedures.
• Explain specific extrication safety considerations for hybrid vehicles.
• Discuss the uses of hand and hydraulic extrication tools, such as striking, prying, cutting, and lifting tools.
• Identify the safest, most effective ways to access patients in given motor vehicle collision scenarios.

Discussions will be graded using the following criteria:

• Initial original post submission
• Initial original post content
• Response to peers
• Citation formatting
• Spelling and grammar

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