Combat Lifesaving Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of shock?
Sweaty but cool skin Pale skin Restless or nervous Thirst Loss of blood Confusion or loss of awareness Breathing fast Blotchy or blushed skin Nausea and vomiting
How much blood loss will send you into hemorrhagic shock?
20%
How long will it take for the body to bleed out?
60-120 seconds
What is the treatment of shock?
Move cas to cover Lie on back Elevate feet higher than heart Loosen clothing Prevent chilling Calm the cas Do not give any food or drink
What are the two types of soft tissue wounds?
Closed
Open
What are types of closed wounds?
Bruise
Contusion
Hematoma
What are the types of open wounds?
Abrasion
Laceration
Incision
Puncture
What are the types of special wounds?
Avulsion
Crushing
Amputations
What are the symptoms of open chest wounds?
Hole in the chest wall Coughing up bright red frothy blood Pain at the sight Breathing pains Dyspnea Failure of chest to expand normally when breathing Rapid, weak pulse or low bp Cyanosis (discoloration of lips, fingertips, fingernails)
What are the three types of bleeding?
Arterial (bright red blood flow/spurting)
Venous (steady flow of dark red blood)
Capillary (slow oozing of blood)
What are the four main pressure points?
Temporal
Carotid
Brachial
Femoral
What are the symptoms of internal bleeding?
Rapid and weak pulse Pale, moist, cold skin Shallow and rapid respiration Thirst Dilated pupils Coughing up or vomiting dark red blood the color of coffee ground Stiff ab muscles
What is the treatment of internal bleeding?
Treat for shock
Give nothing by mouth
Evacuate as soon as possible
What are the three types of burns?
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
What are the symptoms of spinal injuries?
Pain in neck or back
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Deformity
Paralysis
