active shooter 2 Flashcards
active shooter
How long can you leave a tourniquet on without possible damage to the limb
2 hours
What is the proper sequence to apply a bandage?
Apply direct pressure, expose wound area, apply bandage, and check pulse
What is the proper sequence to apply a tourniquet?
Apply direct pressure, apply tourniquet
What does SIIMS stand for?
Security, Incident Command, Immediate Action Plan, Medical
What does Triage mean?
To sort
In the triage system , what does the color red mean?
Immediate
What is the transport time for a yellow tag?
1-2 hours
What percentage of combat deaths is attributed to exsanguinations?
9%
What does TECC mean?
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
What is the average time it should take to apply a tourniquet?
20 seconds
The average adult male can bleed to death from a femoral artery injury in as little as __ seconds/minutes?
2 minutes
Can a tourniquet be applied over clothes?
yes
Should a bandage be applied over clothes?
No
How long should it take to triage a victim?
30 seconds without injuries; 60 seconds with life threatening injuries
what do we do with victims triaged as black?
leave them; move to the next victim