documentation in prolonged field care

Question 1

T/F prolonged field care is intended for use prior to Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines when evacuation to higher level of care is not immediately possible.

Answer 1

false

Question 2

what is the minimum recommendation for documentation during prolonged field care?

Answer 2

TCCC

Question 3

______is used to document trends over time and is the most useful tool to recognize important clinical changes in complex casualties such as decompensation, response to resuscitation, development of complications, effectiveness of medications, etc.

Answer 3

PFC flowsheet

Question 4

When prehospital care transitions to PFC, documentation should transition from the _____ to the _________.

Answer 4

TCCC card, PFC flowsheet

Question 5

the PFC sheet includes

Answer 5

Vital signs
 Fluid input and output
 Medication times, route, dose  Physical exam findings
 Problem list
 Treatment plan
 Telemedicine call script

Question 6

TCCC or PFC AARs, along with any medical documentation not completed before patient handoff, should be completed within __ hours of patient handoff and summited to the Joint Trauma System (JTS)

Answer 6

24

Question 7

T/F using the telemedicine report incorporated in the prolonged field care flowsheet is the best option to facilitate communication between prehospital providers and telemedicine consultants

Answer 7

false, use the VCCC and send pics/vitals

Question 8

T/F The PFC provider’s job is not done until the receiving team understands the patient’s condition and can begin to manage the patient appropriately.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

T/F hard copy documentation is the standard in hospitals and advanced field medical facilities.

Answer 9

false, use electronics, duh