Scenario
You have been advised by Emergency Medical Services of a bus versus petrol tanker accident with mass casualties.
Question
Describe how you would configure and deploy a medical team to the accident scene. (100%)
Answer
FACEM SAQ Exam 2008.3 – Question 6
- The overall pass rate for this question was 61/81 (75.3%).
- Pass Criteria
- One examiner felt that this was a poor question as it allowed a variety of interpretations depending on local/regional practices.
- Despite this, the examiner was able to identify a series of core knowledge points that seemed extrapolatable to any geographical region.
- Good answers addressed the team composition and expertise, clarification of special needs, configuration within the confines of the local Displan, equipment needs, briefing, transport, communication and impact on the Emergency Dept.
- Features of unsuccessful answers
- Unqualified
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