68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III QUESTIONS FULLY SOLVED & UPDATED

What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object Tertiary Blast What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield Extremity Hemorrhage Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield Not protected by body armor When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning Factors that influence care on the battlefield? Enemy fire, medical equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation What is a WALK kit? Warrior Aid and Litter Kit Where can a WALK kit be found? several ground vehicles What medication is found in the combat pill pack? Acetaminophen, Mobic, Moxiflaxicin Which combat casualties will receive ABX? All will eventually, ABX should not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours What are the goals of TCCC Accomplish the mission, prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty What are the phases of care? Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical evacuation care What does MEDEVAC encompass? Collecting the wounded, triage, provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic Level 1 Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST) Level 2 Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital Level 3 Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and OCONUS (Germany) Level 4 CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital Level 5 What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the battlefield? DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on skin, Sharpie on tape What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? 1,3,4,7,9,11 Where do we sign the FMC? We don't, we initial block 11 What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty 1 hour What is the timeframe for a Priority casualty? 4 hours What is over classification and what is the impact on the mission? Classifying casualties worse than they are; pulls medical assets that could be used else where What are the lines of the 9line MEDEVAC for wartime and peace time? 6 and 9 How do you request a 9 line MEDEVAC "I have a MEDEVAC request" How long do you have to transmit a 9 line MEDEVAC 25 seconds What is a Simple rescue? Open field, no hindrances to removing casualty What makes up a complex rescue? Vertical casualty movement, vehicle extrication, tactical search and rescue Define the term "x"? The point of wounding Describe the proper body mechanics of casualty movement? know your capabilities, use large leg muscles, slide or roll rather than lift What is the load capacity of a M997 4 litter or 8 ambulatory or 2 litter and 4 ambulatory What is the load capacity of a M113 4 litter or 10 ambulatory or a combination What is the load capacity of a Haga 3 litter or 6 ambulatory What are the 3 most common devices used in hoist operations? Sked, Jungle penetrator, stokes basket What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield? Extremity hemorrhage Plasma provides a fluid environment for the other components and warmth for the body Erythrocytes (RBCs) Carry oxygen to the tissue Leukocytes (WBCs) Fight infection and consume dead tissue Thrombocytes Specialized cells that form clots What are the 5 factors that affect blood clotting? Hypothermia, Acidosis, Hemodilution, High BP, Medication What is the difference between Compressible hemorrhage and non-compressible hemorrhage Direct pressure can control the hemorrhage What are some S/S of Non-compressible hemorrhage Bruising, hemoptysis, rectal bleeding, hematemesis How many liters of fluid can the average adult hold in the abdomen? 10 liters How many liters of fluid can the average adult hold in 1 thigh? 1 liter How much fluid can be held on one side of the chest? 1500 mL How fast can the intercostals muscles bleed? 100 mL per minute What is the only medical treatment done in the Care under fire phase? Hasty Tourniquets