ESWS Medical Flashcards
What’s the secondary mission of the Kearsarge?
Casualty receiving ship for large volume of patients.
How many operating rooms onboard?
6 operating rooms
How many beds in the ICU?
15
How many beds in the ward?
42
Up to how many beds can we extend to while utilizing Troop’s berthing?
542
Blood bank carries how many frozen units?
400 frozen units
Where do we receive patients from?
Flight deck & well deck
Objectives of first aid:
Save lives
Prevent further injury
Limit infection
Priorities of first aid:
Stop bleeding
Maintain breathing
Prevent/reduce shock
Core temperature of a heat stroke?
105 degrees or greater.
What are the 3 types of stretchers onboard?
Army pole litter
Reeves Sleeves
Stokes Stretcher
How many personnel to carry stretcher?
4
How many mass casualty boxes onboard?
9 mass casualty boxes
How many first aid boxes onboard?
95 first aid boxes