Responder Information Sheet

Please read and understand the following points; they will ensure that your participation in this exercise
will be safe and enjoyable. If you have any questions, please contact Akul Mitra.
1.

The day will be long and tiring. You need to be at the site by 1 2:00pm, and you will probably not
finish until after 4:00pm. If you have any health concerns or medical conditions,

please tell Akul Mitra before the start of the exercise. Health or medical concerns will not
necessarily disqualify you from participating.

2. You must be at least 18 years old and sign a waiver to participate.

3. Eat a good breakfast/lunch before arrival. It is your responsibility to eat a well-balanced meal
before arriving at the exercise. Only drinks (soda and water) will be provided as a cleanliness
effort as well as an effort to make the drill safe for those with food allergies.
4. Be on time! Please do not arrive late. It is difficult to begin the exercise if our responders are
ready to go. Responders who arrive after the mandatory safety briefing will not be allowed to
treat patients.
5.

Responders must wear a navy blue t-shirt, long pants and close toed shoes. T
his will
help us distinguish them from patients.

6. If you get hurt or have a real problem, say This is a real emergency. You must use the

phrase This is a real emergency to tell exercise staff members that you have a real problem.

7.

Responders are not to lift patients or overtighten tourniquets. If at any point you feel
uncomfortable during the drill, do not hesitate to call over the safety officer.

Please be sure you understand all of these points. If you have any questions, please contact Akul Mitra.
We would like to ensure your safety and preparedness for this exercise.

On behalf of the University of Pittsburgh Student EMS and all of the participants in the
exercise, thank you for volunteering. It will be an interesting and enjoyable day. As a
result, our community will be better prepared to face real challenges in the future.

Basic MCI Guidelines

Safety is our main concern:
1.

No running during the drill- none of your patients will die if you walk to them instead of
run. We dont want anyone tripping or falling and creating real patients

2. If you are hurt, use the statement this is a real emergency.- If you hear this phrase,
stop what you are doing and call over a facilitator (anyone in a neon vest)

3. Do not lift simulated patients- patients will move when instructed.

Patient Assessment will be as realistic as possible:
1.

You should perform a t horough patient assessment. If you are unsure how to do this, you will be
paired with a partner who does.

2. To take vitals, look on the simulated patients left arm.

3. Do a rapid trauma exam or focused physical exam as you would in the field. DO NOT cut off or
remove clothing. All injuries will be exposed.

Treatment should proceed as in real life:

1.

To apply oxygen, simply state the route and rate.

2. Splint extremities and bandage wounds as you would in the field.

3. When placing tourniquets, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

Incident Command
The incident command system (ICS) was
developed to ensure:
1.

An established chain of command

2. A scalable response structure that is

adaptable to the specific needs required
by an incident or organization
3. A systematic approach to incidents that
stress a response organization beyond its
capacity.

Smart Triage System