Medical Flashcards
What are the three principal of First Aid
Save lives, Prevent further injury, Prevent infection
How many first aid boxes and what color are they
90, Gray with red cross
What color are Mass casualty boxes and where are they located
White with red cross, located in hangar bay, FWD and AFT mess decks
How many Battle Dressing Stations and what are their names
6, Forward, Forward Aux, Main, Flight deck, Aft and Aft aux
What are the three types of stretchers onboard
Army litter, Reeves sleeves, Stokes
What are the Breathe to Compression ratio for CPR
30:2
During adult CPR, what is the appropriate depth compression
1 1/2 to 2 inches
How long must a hose team member wait to return after being treated for smoke inhalation
20 minutes
When is a Compound Fracture
When bone breaks the skin
What is the emergency number to call medical
222
Why do you notify the bridge during a medical emergency
To announce it on the 1MC
What is the rule of nines
System design to determine percentage of burn on a patient
What is the ratio for rescuing breathing
1 breathe every 6-8 seconds
What is triage
Process to identify patient categories during mass casualty
What are the colors for triage
Red- Immediate, Yellow- Delayed, Green- Minimal, Black- Expectant