Medical Flashcards
What are the 3 goals of first aid?
- Save Lives
- Prevent further injury
- Prevent Infection
How many first aid boxes are there on board?
90
What color are the first aid boxes?
Grey with a Red Cross
What color are the Mass Casualty boxes?
White with a Red Cross
Where are the mass casualty boxes located?
- Hangar Bay
- Fwd/Aft Mess decks
Where are the battle dressing stations?
- Forward
- Forward Aux
- Main
- Flight Deck
- Aft
- Aft Aux
What are the 3 types of stretchers on board?
- Army Liter
- Reeves Sleeves
- Stokes
What is the breathe to compression ratio for CPR?
30:2
What is the appropriate depth compression for adult CPR?
1 1/2 to 2 inches
In regard to smoke inhalation, how long must a hose team member wait to return to duty after being treated?
20 minutes
What is a compound fracture?
When bone breaks through the skin
What is the emergency number to call medical?
222
Why do you notify the bridge during medical emergencies?
The elevators
What is the rule of nines?
A system designed to determine burn percentage on a patient
What is triage?
Process to identify patient categories during a mass casualty