AAOS Emergencies Chapter 38 Transport Operations

2. The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection
6. A portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient.
7. a device that provides a firm surface under the patient's torso.
8. A person who assists a driver in backing up an ambulance to help adjust for blind spots at the back of a vehicle.
10. Areas of the road that are blocked from your view by your vehicle or mirrors.
11. To remove or neutralize radiation, chemical, or other hazardous material from clothing, equipment, vehicles, and personnel.
12. Medical evacuation of a patient by a helicopter.
13. A process, such as heating, that removes microbial contamination
15. The killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals.
16. The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface.

1. The six-pointed star emblem that identifies vehicles that meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances.
3. A safe distance between your vehicle and any vehicles around you.
4. Fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft that have been modified for medical care; used to evacuate and transport patients with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities.
5. Specialized vehicles used to transport EMS equipment and personnel to the scenes of medical emergencies.
9. Occurs when the tires of a vehicle are lifted off the road surface as a result of water piling up underneath them, making the vehicle seem as if it's floating.
14. A specialized vehicle for treating and transporting sick and injured patients.