Communication / Radio | Medical / Trauma | Safety / Bloodborne Pathogens | CPR | Emergencies |
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What is channel 1 Security?
It is a designated radio channel, which is used to communicate with security and other responding MERT members.
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What is a Tourniquet?
This piece of medical equipment is used as the last resort to stop bleeding, and must be marked with time of placement.
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What are Standard (Universal) Precautions?
These practices reduce the responding TM's risk of exposure & lower the chance of infection.
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What is CPR
It is the immediate treatment for a suspected cardiac arrest.
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What are Chemical burns
This type of burn includes direct contact with liquids or powdery substances and must be flushed for at least 15min.
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What is "Attention, Attention MERT TEAM MEMBERS
Please respond to (location where they need to respond insert here)." for a team member needing medical assistance.
This radio announcement from security may cause the responding MERT member's heart rate to increase.
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What is the AED and First Aid Kit?
This piece of equipment and white box containing supplies you may need, can be found in the main hall by Health Services and the Frank Plant.
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What are Infectious Bloodborne Diseases?
Exposure to these pathogens can occur through direct contact with infectious material or an open wound.
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What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
Successful activation and placement of this piece of equipment is vital in the care of a suspected cardiac arrest victim.
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What is (diabetes) Hypoglycemia?
The disease in which the body cannot effectively use sugar for energy could be the reason someone begins to act oddly or becomes confused.
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What are MERT radio's.
Located on a table in Health Services this piece of equipment can help you stay informed on the latest happenings in the plant that you wouldn't want to miss.
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What are Bandages and Dressings?
These supplies have names like Gauze, Kerlix, Telfa, Coban, and can be found in the First Aid Kit's and Health Services.
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What is Personal Protective Equipment
These protective barriers are worn to prevent exposure to infectious diseases. Disposable gloves, mask, eye protection
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What is, "Stand Clear!"
Before depressing a certain button on the AED, This phrase should be said loud and clear, to keep others from becoming a victim
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What is a Seizure?
Someone experiencing excessive electrical activity within their brain, which results in uncontrolled muscle convulsions throughout their body should not be moved.
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Who carries a radio in the plant
MERT members, Maintenance, Refrigeration
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What is Triage?
The word comes from the early 18th century from French, to ‘separate out’. The current sense dates from the 1930s, from the military system of assessing the wounded on the battlefield.
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What are Universal Precaution Compliance Kit and Emergency Sanitation and Protection Kit. (spill kit)
Found in Health Services, these kits can make light work of an icky mess.
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What is 30:2
During CPR, The cycles of chest compression to ventilation can be shown by this ratio.
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What is a Stroke?
This condition occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the brain is suddenly interrupted, and the person may find themselves unable to speak or move part of their body.
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What are
This tone can make you walk to the closest shelter.
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What is an Impaled object?
Although it may be distressing to look at it. The object should be stabilized and must Not be removed.
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What is a Red Biohazard bag.
2 free standing containers can be found in Health Services, and several others can be found in the blue medical bag.
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What is "Stayin' Alive?"
Some find the correct rate of compressions can be achieved by singing along with this apropos 1970's hit song by the Bee Gee's
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What is Heat Exhaustion?
When exposed to warm, humid temperatures, our internal body temperature begins to rise. Fortunately, someone with a mild condition can usually be treated with fluid hydration and removal from the environment.
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