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2.24.2.6
Direct Complexing Forward Surgical Team (FST) and Level II Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
a. Cab Crew Site Selection
(1) Select sight on level, dry ground in clear area approximately 154 feet by 52 feet with a minimum
of 15 feet of overhead clearance.
NOTE
Sufficient area is required to park all support vehicles.
(2)
Clear area of objects that could puncture the ABS or interfere with connecting systems together.
(3)
Plan shelter placement for most efficient entrance and exit.
(4) Locate entrance in the center of complex through the Emergency Medical Triage (EMT).
(5) Locate exit from the complex through Post Op with the FST or Patient Hold with the MTF.
b. LMS Crew Tasks
To prevent injury to personnel, use caution when walking through entrance to ABS, hose
assemblies and cables are on the floor of ABS.
To prevent damage to hose assemblies and cables on floor of ABS at the entrances, place
hoses and cables up against the inside exterior wall of ABS.
(1) Help deploy systems per para 2.24.2.2 through 2.24.2.4.
(2) To prevent tripping hazards, determine routing and placement of power cables inside ABS.
2.24.2.7 FST Setup.
a. Cab Crew Tasks
(1)
Select sight on level, dry ground in clear area approximately 66 feet by 52 feet with a minimum
of 15 feet of overhead clearance (figure 2-24).
NOTE
Before connecting shelters, all oversize equipment must be placed inside shelter.
Visually check DCS openings to verify that openings form a straight line. Make adjustments
before all systems are connected and equipment installed.
(2) Deploy Operator Room (OR) in center of cleared area per para 2.24.2.
(3) Deploy PRE OP and POST OP per para 2.24.2.5.
b. LMS Crew Tasks
To prevent injury to personnel, use caution when walking through entrance to ABS, hose
assemblies and cables are on the floor of ABS.
To prevent damage to hose assemblies and cables on floor of ABS at the entrances, place
hoses and cables up against the inside exterior wall of ABS.
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