HM MAN ch 20: Emergency rescue Flashcards
___ is a sterile pad or compress used to cover wounds to control bleeding and prevent further contamination.
dressing
what dressing is good for bandaging any protruding part of the body?
four tailed bandage
what bandage is frequently used for fractures of the lower jaw and to retain compresses to the chin?
barton bandage
what are triangular bandages usually made of?
muslin
a triangular bandage is usually made by cutting a __ to __ inch square of a piece of cloth and then cutting the square diagonally.
36-40 inches
___ is a combination compress and bandage in which a sterile gauze pad is fastened to a gauze, muslin, or adhesive bandage.
battle dressing
what does a CAT tourniquet stand for?
combat application tourniquet
what is a ACS?
Asherman chest seal
what are the two types of IV fluids?
crystalloids
colloids
___ are aqueous solutions o mineral salts or other water soluble molecules.
crystalloids
___ contain larger insoluble molecules such as gelatin, blood is an example.
colloids
Rapid infusion of NS can cause what?
metabolic acidosis
what is the typically amount of NS that an adult needs?
1.5-3 Liters
___ IV fluid is often used for fluid resuscitation after a blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury.
LR
Which IV fluid is a synthetic plasma expander?
Hetastarch
what is the dosage for Hetastarch for adults?
500-1000 ml up 1500 my/day or
20ml/kg/day up to 1500 ml/day
In an emergency situation, HMs will have what size oxygen cylinder available?
D or E
What color are oxygen cylinders in the United States?
green
silver or chrome with a green area around the valve stem on the top
What color are oxygen cylinders internationally?
white
what level or lower PSI indicates that an O2 bottle is to be considered empty.
200 PSI
approxamitly how much air can be delivered via a BVM?
approx. 1 liter per compression
how frequent must a BVM be compressed?
every 5 seconds
what four things characterize hypoxia?
tachycardia
nervousness
irritability
finally cyanosis
what emergency equipment is provided in compartments containing insufficient oxygen?
OBA
oxygen breathing apparatus
what is the effective life of the SCBA or OBA?
20 to 45 minutes
what is used as the standard Navy lifeline?
steel wire cable 50 feet long
what is at the end of each Navy lifeline?
a strong hook that closes with a snap catch
what are the four detection devices used to test the atmosphere in closed or poorly ventilated spaces?
oxygen indicator
combustible gas indicators
toxic gas indicators
carbon monoxide indicators
what are the four PHASES of RESCUE Operations for situations with multiple patients?
First Phase: remove lightly pinned casualties
Second Phase: remove more difficult patients that require use of equipment at HAND
Third Phase: remove casualties where extrication is extremely difficult and time consuming
Fourth phase: removal of the dead
what are the five STAGES of EXTRICATION?
first Stage: gaining access
Second Stage: giving lifesaving emergency care
Third Stage: disentanglement
Fourth Stage: preparing the casualty for removal
Fifth stage: removing the casualty
how should casualties be moved in stretchers?
always feet first
what type of stretcher is a wire basket supported by iron rods?
stokes stretcher
how many pounds can a stokes stretcher support?
400 lbs
what is a semi-ridged support used to immobilize casualties with minor neck and back injuries?
KED
describe the KED
what is a semi-ridged support used to immobilize casualties with minor neck and back injuries
Describe the stokes stretcher
stretcher is a wire basket supported by iron rods