Evacuation Criteria Flashcards
0
Q
Abdominal Bleeding
A
-rapid evacuation
1
Q
Shock
A
-rapid evacuation
2
Q
Arterial Bleeding
A
-rapid evacuation
3
Q
Pelvic Injuries
A
- evacuation
- litter carry or backboard
- keep pelvis immobilized
- try to immobilize c-spine
4
Q
Isolated Rib Fracture
A
-evacuate only if there is respiratory distress, signs and symptoms of an infection, or intolerable pain.
5
Q
Simple Pneumothorax
A
-rapid evacuation
6
Q
Closed Hemothorax
A
-rapid evacuation
7
Q
Open Pneumothorax
A
-rapid evacuation
8
Q
Tension Pneumothorax
A
-rapid evacuation
9
Q
Impaled Object in Chest Wall
A
-rapid evacuation
10
Q
Head Injuries
A
-evacuate if any loss of consciousness
11
Q
Spinal Injuries
A
-evacuate if significant MOI, unreliable patient, or signs and symptoms of spinal injury
12
Q
Wounds
A
- evacuate high-risk wounds
- evacuate wounds showing signs of systemic infection
- evacuate wounds that do not heal in spite of proper care
13
Q
Acute Mountain Sickness
A
-evacuate if severe
14
Q
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
A
-evacuate if severe
