Emergency Codes and Terminology Flashcards
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What does 'DOA' mean in emergency dispatch terminology?
Answer: Dead on Arrival
DOA means 'Dead on Arrival,' indicating that a patient was found deceased when emergency responders arrived at the scene.
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which letter does 'Alpha' represent?
Answer: Letter A
'Alpha' represents the letter A in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used in radio communications to prevent confusion between similar-sounding letters.
In fire service communications, what does the term 'working fire' indicate?
Answer: An active fire requiring fire suppression resources
A 'working fire' is an active fire requiring fire suppression and typically results in additional resources being requested by the incident commander.
What does 'BLS' stand for in EMS communications?
Answer: Basic Life Support
BLS stands for 'Basic Life Support,' including CPR and basic emergency care that EMT-Basic level providers are trained to perform.
What does '10-50' typically indicate in traffic-related dispatch codes?
Answer: Traffic accident
'10-50' typically refers to a traffic accident, making it one of the most frequently used codes in daily dispatch operations.
What does 'Code Blue' signify in hospital communications that a dispatcher may need to coordinate?
Answer: Cardiac or respiratory arrest
Code Blue indicates a cardiac or respiratory arrest requiring immediate resuscitation efforts by the medical team.
What does 'MCI' stand for in emergency dispatch terminology?
Answer: Mass Casualty Incident
MCI stands for 'Mass Casualty Incident,' a situation involving multiple victims that may overwhelm normal emergency response resources.