ACY TAC MED Flashcards
what is the TECC goal
ID and treat those casualties and keep them alive
how long is death for arterial bleeding
2-4 min
how long is death for compromised airway
4-6 min
how long is death for pneumothorax
10 min
what is the MARCH approach to casualty assessment
Massive hemorrhage Airway Respiration Circulation Head injury, hypothermia
what happens in the HOT, WARM, COLD zones
HOT-get off the x
WARM-cleared but not secured
COLD-area secured
what should you do during the after action assessment
communicate with patient and command and check your body
what is shock
inadequate blood flow
what should you do when another LEO has altered mental statues
take their weapon and radio
what to do when someone gets hypothermia
remove wet clothing
keep protective gear on
warm fluids in no IV
what comes before medicine
TACTICs
what is RAM
Remote
Assessment
Methodology
what is a patent airway
clear and open
what is the most common cause of airway construction
the tongue
how should you place a baby (pediatric) while recovering
in recovery position NOT the casualty supine