ACA First Aid & Emergency Response Flashcards
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What information must an ACA instructor include in an emergency action plan (EAP) for a paddling course?
Answer: Emergency contact numbers, local EMS access points, nearest hospital, and communication methods available on site
An EAP must include emergency contact numbers, EMS access points appropriate to the launch site, nearest medical facility, and available communication methods such as cell, satellite, or radio.
What is the ACA recommendation regarding epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) on paddling courses?
Answer: Instructors should ask students with known severe allergies to carry their own and ensure the group knows its location
ACA recommends that students with known severe allergies carry their own epinephrine auto-injectors, and the instructor should know the location and be prepared to assist with administration.
How should an ACA instructor document a first aid incident that occurs during a course?
Answer: Complete a written incident report immediately after the event with patient details, actions taken, and outcome
ACA requires a written incident report completed promptly after any first aid event, documenting patient information, the sequence of events, care provided, and the outcome.
What is 'active rewarming' and when is it contraindicated in hypothermia management?
Answer: Applying external heat sources; contraindicated in severe hypothermia where rough handling risks cardiac arrhythmia
Active rewarming using external heat is contraindicated in severe hypothermia because rough handling or rapid temperature change can trigger fatal ventricular fibrillation in the cold, irritable heart.
What ACA training is specifically recommended for instructors leading paddling trips in remote locations more than 1 hour from EMS?
Answer: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training is specifically designed for remote environments where EMS response may be delayed, covering extended patient management and field improvisation.
What is the 'Golden Hour' concept as it applies to ACA emergency response planning?
Answer: The critical 60-minute window after a severe trauma in which definitive medical care dramatically improves survival
The Golden Hour refers to the critical 60-minute window after severe trauma in which receiving definitive medical care—such as surgery—has the greatest impact on patient survival rates.