Introduction to Aero Medical Evacuation Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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Introduction to Aero Medical Evacuation
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Introduction To Aero Medical Evacuation
Introduction to Aero Medical Evacuation Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIntroduction to Aero Medical Evacuation Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIntroduction to Aero Medical Evacuation Questions and Answers 100% CorrectIntroduction to Aero Medical Evacuation Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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Introduction to Aero Medical Evacuation
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
References for Aero Medical? - ANSWER - FM 4-02.2 Medical Evacuation in a Theatre of
Operation,
Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures
MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation): - ANSWER - Movement and en route care by medical
personnel of wounded, injured, or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to
Medical Treatment Facilities on a designated medical vehicle or aircraft.
CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation): - ANSWER - Movement of casualties aboard non-medical
vehicles or aircraft. Casualties transported in this manner do not receive en route medical care.
MASCAS (Mass Casualty)? - ANSWER - Any large number of casualties produced in a
relatively short period of time, that exceeds unit support capabilities.
MASCAL (Mass Casualties)? - ANSWER - Large number of casualties that
exceeds the capabilities of the medical support.
MTF: - ANSWER - Medical Treatment Facility
Key History of MEDEVAC? - ANSWER - OH-13 SIOUX
"Angel of Mercy"
Contributed to saving 18,000 lives
Disadvantages if MEDEVAC Operations with the OH-13? - ANSWER - 1. Casualties received
no in-flight medical care
2. Casualties were exposed to rain and sub-freezing temperatures
3. Casualties were exposed to enemy fire
, ADVANTAGES OF AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION: - ANSWER - The speed, range, flexibility,
and versatility of Aeromedevac Ops allow:
1. Timely treatment, contributing to saving lives and reducing
permanent disability
2. Movement of patients over relatively long distances in short periods
of time
3. Movement of patients over terrain where ground evacuation would
be difficult or impossible
4. Patients can be moved directly to the MTF best equipped to deal
with their condition
BASIC AEROMEDEVAC MISSIONS/CAPABILITIES: - ANSWER - 1. Delivery of whole blood
and biological
2. Air-crash rescue support
3. Movement of medical personnel and supplies
4. Evacuation of selected casualties
UH-1V (MEDEVAC A/C)? - ANSWER - Red Cross markings: (4) 1 each cargo door, 1 nose, 1
belly
Crew: (4) Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief, In-flight Medic
ACL:
Normal Configuration
-3 litters and 4 ambulatory
Prior Notification
-6 litters or 9 ambulatory
Loading Sequence: Ambulatory patients are loaded either first or last.
Litter patients are loaded from top to bottom.
Most seriously injured are loaded last. This allows them to be unloaded first.
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