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first aid/ medical Flashcards

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where can you find first aid/ medical

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TC 4-02.1
RFR 3.0

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what is the best medicine on the battlefield

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fire superiority

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actions under RFR

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  1. find all wounds
  2. treat all life-threatening wounds
  3. constantly reassess;
    A. airway/ breathing (12/20 breaths per min)
    B. Circulation: pulse at radial, carotid, femoral.
    C. interventions/ treatments
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phases of tactical combat casualty care (TCCC)

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  1. care under fire
    2.tactical field care
  2. CASEVAC/MEDEVAC
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care under fire

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a. return fire
b. self-aid buddy aid
c. move casualty to cover/safety
d. stop life-threatening bleeding
e. apply touniquet for major extremity bleeding

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tactical field care

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A. MARCH (massive hemorrhage/ major life threats), Airway, Respiratory, Circulation, Hypothermia)
B. head to toe, treat os you go survey, if time permits
C. pain/ABX Meds
D. vitals, casualty card

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CASEVAC/MEDEVAC

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a. Reassess all interventions
b. reassess MARCH
c. Vitals
d. improve airway
e. place casualty on litter, in blanket, and place equipment in casualty kit bag

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life threatening wounds (% of preventable deaths on battlefield)

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  1. life threatening exremity bleeding (60%)
  2. Tension Pneumothorax (33%)
    a. mechanism of injury (hole in chest)
    b. Increased respiratory difficulty
  3. Airway blockage (7%)
    a. tongue/teeth
    b. blood
    c. vomit
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types of bleeding

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  1. Arterial (bright red and spurting, bringing O2 from heart and lungs)
  2. venous (dark red and flowing; moving towards heart and lungs, no O2)
  3. Capillary (red and oozing)
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categories of CASEVAC/MEDEVAC

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  1. Urgent (<2hrs)
  2. Priority (<2-4 hrs)
  3. Routine (<24 hrs)
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Triage categories

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  1. Immediate
  2. Delayed
  3. Minimal
  4. Expectant
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types of burns

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  1. chemical
  2. thermal
  3. electrical (exit wound)
  4. laser
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heat injuries

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  1. heat cramps
  2. heat exhaustion
  3. Heat stroke (medical emergency)
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cold weather injuries

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  1. Frostbite
  2. Trench foot
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Snow blindness
  5. chill blains
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indication for IV fluids *** must have all bleeding controlled

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  1. altered mental status
  2. absent radial pulse
  3. Titrate fluids to achieve radial pulse to prevent overloading casualty with fluids and blowing clots
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Vitals

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  1. mental status
  2. pulse
    a. carotid: 60 B/P
    b. Femoral: 70 B/P
    c. Radial: 80 B/P
    d. Pedal: 90 B/P
  3. Respirations
  4. Blood pressure
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Normal Vitals

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  1. Pulse: 60-100 bpm
  2. Respirations: 12-20 bpm
  3. B/P
    a. 100-140 systolic
    b. 60-90 Diastolic
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Categories of mental status (AVPU)

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  1. Alert
  2. Verbal Response
  3. Pain response
  4. Unresponsive
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symptoms of Shock

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  1. restlessness and anxiety
  2. weak and rapid pulse
  3. cool, clammy skin
  4. profuse sweating
  5. pale skin color and/or blotchy or blurish skin around the mouth
  6. shallow, labored, rapid, or irregular breathing or grasping for breath
  7. dull eyes with dilated pupils
  8. Excessive thirst
  9. Nausea or vomiting
  10. Gradual and steady drop in blood pressure
  11. mental confusion
  12. loss of consciousness
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Shock treatment

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  1. move casualty to cover if available
  2. position casualty on their back
  3. elevate the casualty’s feet higher than the level of his heart. use a stable object so that his feet will not slip off
  4. Loosen clothing at the neck, waist, or wherever it may be binding
    5.prevent chilling or overheating. the key is to maintain body temp.
  5. calm the casualty. throughout the entire procedure of treating and caring for a casualty, the rescuer should reassure the casualty and keep him calm. this can be done by showing slef-confidence. assure the casualty that you are there to help him.
  6. seek medical aid
  7. do not serve food/ drink
  8. if unconscious, turn the casualty’s head to the side

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