Boat Crew Flashcards
Fatigue causes
Heat or cold Eye strain Maintaining balance Stress Noise Sun Poor physical shape Lack of sleep Boredom
Fatigue symptoms
Can't focus Confusion Judgement error Decreased motor skills or sensory ability Increased irritability Decreased performance Decreased safety
Fatigue prevention
Rest Dress for conditions Rotate crew duties Food and water Watch each other
Fatigue standards
29: > 4 ft 6 hrs
4 ft 8 hrs
Motion sickness cause
Nausea caused by an imbalance between visual images and the portion of inner ear that senses motion
Motion sickness symptoms
Nausea Vomiting Salivation Paleness Sweating Drowsy Weakness Stomach issues
Motion sickness prevention
Scopolamine patches Stay out of confined spaces Above deck in fresh air Look at horizon or shoreline No smoking
Don’t take Scopolamine patches:
If not prescribed
If alcohol within 12 hrs
If pregnant
TCT team coordination training factors
LAMSADC
leadership Assertiveness Mission analysis Situational awareness Adaptability and flexibility Decision making Communication
GAR model
Supervision Planning Crew selection Crew fitness Event complexity Evolution complexity
0-22 green
23-44 amber
45-60 red
Types of bleeding
Arterial: from artery, bright red, gushes/jets with pulse
Venous: from vein, dark red, steady flow
Capillary: small vein, bright red, oozes
Steps to control bleeding
Direct pressure
Elevate
Pressure point
Tourniquet (T on forehead and time)
Causes of burns
Thermal Chemical Sunburn Electric shock Radiation
Types of burns and first aid
1st degree:
outer layer, red, pain, tender, warm
Cool water, flush chemical for 20 min, clean sterile dressing
2nd degree:
inner layers, painful, blisters, warm
Same as for 1st
Don’t break blisters
3rd degree: Full thickens, charred, less pain, white to black Same as 1st and 2nd Cover Don't remove clothing Treat for shock Assess vitals EMS No ice or ointment
Classes of fire and fire fighting
A: combustibles (water, pkp)
B: liquid, grease, fuel (foam, co2, pkp)
C: electrical (shut off, co2, pkp)
D: metals (water fog, sand, overboard)
Fire tetrahedron
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Chemical chain reaction
CPR
Area safe PPE Ok? EMS On back Head tilt chin lift Look, listen and feel CAB 30, 2 breaths
HELP
Heat escape lessening position
Hypothermia symptoms
Pale Cold skin Dilated pupils Uncoordinated Slurred speech Confused Incoherent Unconscious Rigid muscles Weak pulse Labored breathing Irregular heartbeat
Heat exhaustion symptoms
Sweat profusely Pounding heart Pale skin Nausea Headache Restless Collapse
Heat exhaustion treatment
Remove from environment Cool down but don't shiver On back legs elevated Sips of water Loosen clothes O2 Treat for shock Monitor
Heat cramps and treatment
Painful contractions of muscles caused by depletion of salts from body fluids from sweating.
Drink cool fluids
Electrolytes
Avoid Heat for 12 hrs
Heat stroke symptoms
Red hot dry skin No sweat Weak rapid pulse Headache Confusion, violence, uncoordinated, delirious, unconscious Brain damage
Heat strove treatment
EMS Cool asap Elevate head No fluids Shock
SAR vest components
Right hip: mk 79 Right front low: mk 124 Right front top: strobe mirror Left front: knife Left hip: epirb
Signal mirror
Great distances
Signal whistle
Up to 1100 yards
Mk 124
Orange Smoke and red illumination
20 sec each
Rings on flare
Mk 79
Red star 250-650 ft 4.5 secs 12k candle power 7 mk80s 1 mk31
Mk127
White parachute illumination 650-750 125k CP 36 secs 10-15 fps
Epirb
406 mhz
121.5 mhz
3NM within 90 min