In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders such as: - hypothermia,
near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty was alive and lost vital signs while en route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - the blast overpressure (or PRESSURE WAVE) from an explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - debris or SHRAPNEL from an explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - the casualty is blown into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle and
suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - Inhalation burns occur in CONFINED SPACES &
causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG
CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - 1) time consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - 1) motor vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care? - Enemy Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The ______
_____ can only provide recommendations for evac. - The TACTICAL LEADER is always in command and
will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides recommendations for evac only.
, What does the term "X" refer to? - "X" refers to where the casualty went down or wounded; also known
as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - 1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - Includes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - W - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - First aid supplies for hemorrhage control & shock
treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing medical supplies? -
Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - 1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
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