Alarm | Fire Components | Fire Exstinguisher | S.A.V.E | Misc. |
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How do you activate a Code Red ?
Dial F.I.R.E or 3473
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What are the three things needed to create a fire?
Fuel
Oxygen Ignition Source |
What two things are located on our unit that can extinguish fires?
Sprinklers
Fire Extinguishers |
What does the S in S.A.V.E stand for ?
Save all persons in immediate danger. A reasonable attempt to rescue a surgical patient must be made.
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What does a partial evacuation mean?
Move all persons in immediate danger to the next smoke compartment
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When you activate a code red what three alarms are activated?
1. Overhead paging system announces
2. Audible Alarm 3. Flashing Lights |
What are examples of fuel that are located in our department?
1. Linens
2. Dressing- tape, gauze, sponges 3.Patient- hair, skin, clothing 4. Equipment- wires, gases, 02 tanks |
What does P.A.S.S stand for ?
P- Pull the pin
A- Aim at the base of the fire S- Squeeze the trigger S- Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire |
What does the A in S.A.V.E stand for ?
Activation of the fire alarm. Dial 3473 and tell the operator the location. Alert nearby coworkers and anyone that may be affected.
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What does a full evacuation mean?
Move all persons out of the building. For use we evacuate to the PPE bus loop.
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True or False :If there is a fire alarm activated in another area we can continue with elective procedure since we are not affected ?
False- Once a fire alarm is activated staff should NOT begin cases until the all clear is given. Staff should be preparing for evacuation or follow up instructions.
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What are possible ignition sources?
Defibrillator
Laser Any frayed cables or wires Fiber optic light source Charred skin on cautery or Barr x |
Nothing can be located with ___ inches of the sprinkler heads.
18
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What does the V in S.A.V.E stand for?
Ventilation- Contain the fire by closing ALL doors and once a door is closed. DO NOT REOPEN!
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What is the correct order of evacuating patients?
Non-Ambulatory Ambulatory with assistance Ambulatory
Ambulatory
Ambulatory with assistance Non-Ambulatory |
What should we immediately do if a fire alarm is initiated in our area? (name two)
1. Check area for smoke or fire
2. Close ALL doors 3. Terminate any non essential phone calls or procedures 4. Clear corridors 5. Move patients and visitors to a safe location 6. Remain calm 7. Standby for further instructions. |
True or False: If you have two of the three components present there is potential for a fire.
False- you absolutely need all three!
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If a fire were to break out during a procedure what should you first use to attempt to extinguish the fire?
Normal Saline or Sterile Water
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What does the E in S.A.V.E stand for?
Extinguish- Attempt to put out the fire with an extinguisher If able. Clear the hallways so that patients can be removed quickly if needed.
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What is each staff members responsibility in fire prevention?
Anesthesiologist Surgeon Nurse
Anesthesiologist should take lead in managing sources of oxygen.
Surgeon is responsible for managing the sources of ignition. The nurse is responsible for managing fuel sources. |
What is our Endoscopy unit fire plan designed to do?
Our fire plan is designed to confine and extinguish the fire without the need to evacuate areas that are not immediately threatened by either fire or smoke
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Why are surgical areas more at risk than others for a fire?
Surgical departments are oxygen rich environments that can transform a flame into an instantaneous flash or explosion. O2 tanks are VERY DANGEROUS when heated.
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What is type of extinguishers we have located on the unit?
We have ABC extinguishers on the unit.
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Where is the SAVE acronym located for easy access if you forget in an emergency?
On the back of your Badge!
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True or False: When attempting to smother a fire you should pat the fire with a blanket or towel.
False- patting causes more oxygen to be pulled to the area.
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