The Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health system defines levels whereby a person can escape from an exposure, within 60 minutes, without immediate impairment or irreversible harm.

A _____________is one in which tissue perfusion can be maintained during and immediately after death to preserve the life of the tissue

A. heart-beating cadaver B. non–heart-beating cadaver

In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the MOST appropriate method of moving a patient?

A. a conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain B. an unconscious patient with a possible ischemic stroke C. a pedestrian with back pain after being struck by a car D. a patient who complains of hip pain following a fall