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TB 157 - Trauma Evacuation Bag Flashcards

1
Q

The intent of the trauma treatment and evacuation aid bag is to bring critical lifesaving equipment to the patient in what?

A

One compact backpack

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2
Q

The trauma evacuation aid bag is specifically designed to treat trauma injuries during what incidents?

A

Active shooter/MCI, earthquakes, hikers, and cliff rescues

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3
Q

The trauma evacuation bag is a viable option to the what due to its portability and ease of use?

A

LAFD standard trauma box

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4
Q

In what year did the LAFD join regional work groups to develop policies and procedures to treat patients in various tactical environments?

A

2014

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5
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The trauma evacuation bag can treat up to how many patients?

A

2 patients

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6
Q

The trauma evacuation bag address what 4 preventable causes of death?

A

Massive hemorrhage
Tension pneumothorax
Airway obstruction
Hypothermia

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7
Q

What is the MARCH algorithm?

A 
Massive hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Hypothermia
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8
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What is the trauma evacuation bag made of?

A

1000 denier DuPont cordura nylon with water resistant urethane coating

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9
Q

What are the dimensions of the trauma evacuation bag?

A

20”H x 13”W x 3”D

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10
Q

There are two types of bags for ALS and BLS, the ALS equipment will be contained within a removable ALS roll located where on the backpack?

A

Lower compartment

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11
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The BLS equipment is located where in the back pack?

A

Upper compartment which opens completely

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12
Q

Where are the built in drain holes located on the backpack?

A

Bottom

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13
Q

The weight of the back pack without contents is how much?

A

3 pounds

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14
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How much does the backpack weigh with BLS equipment?

A

13.5 pounds

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15
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How much does the backpack weigh with ALS equipment?

A

17 pounds

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16
Q

All pack regardless of where assigned shall be stocked how?

A

Uniformly

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17
Q

The benefit for uniformity and standardization and variety use will provide what with the backpacks?

A

Familiarity of equipment

Frequent rotation of supplies within the bag

18
Q

How many tourniquets does the back pack have?

A

4 tourniquets, 2 on each side

19
Q

What does the outside pouch on the back packs have?

A 
Sharpie markers
Bio hazard bag
Pen light
Gloves
Trauma shears
20
Q

How many mega movers does the backpack have?

A

1

21
Q

What compartments are inside the backpack?

A 
A - airway
B/C (2) - bleeding and circulation 
D - diagnostics
E - E compartment
F - F compartment
G - G compartment
22
Q

What is in the airway compartment?

A

Suction
Tube holder
Oral airways (2)
NP airways (2)

23
Q

What is in the bleeding and circulation compartments?

A 
Kerlix (4)
Ace wrap 4”x 5 yards (2)
4x4s (2 packs)
Abdominal dressings 8”x10” (1)
Space blanket (1)
Triangle bandage (1)
Petroleum gauze (2)
Russell chest seal (2)
24
Q

What is a Russell chest seal used for?

A

Sucking wounds

25
Q

What will be distributed at a later date?

A

Quick clot combat gauze

26
Q

What is in the diagnostics compartment?

A 
Pocket bag valve mask (1)
High adhesive water
Resistant gorilla tape (1)
Transpire tape (1)
Stethoscope and BP cuff
27
Q

Which tape should not be used in direct contact with skin?

A

Gorilla tape

28
Q

What is an inventory item and shall remain in the back pack?

A

The Littman stethoscope

29
Q

What is in the E compartment of the back pack?

A 
Triage tags (10)
Saline flushed for eyes (5)
Sharp shuttle (1)
30
Q

What is in the F compartment?

A 
Trauma shears with oxygen key (1)
Pen light (1)
31
Q

Are the trauma shears in the F compartment disposable?

A

No, decontaminate after use

32
Q

What is in the G compartment?

A

Alcohol preps

Band aids

33
Q

What is in the backside of the bag?

A

SAM splints (2)

34
Q

What are SAM splints used for?

A

One size malleable splints that can easily be used to stabilize injured/fractured extremities

35
Q

How do you apply a SAM splint?

A

Remove from package, apply to affected area, secure with gauze or ace bandages

36
Q

If the back pack becomes soiled, how do you clean it?

A

Hand clean with mild detergent (dishwashing liquid) and warm water

37
Q

You should dry the back pack in a well ventilated what area to prevent mildew?

A

Shaded

38
Q

What are the daily checks for the back pack?

A

Inventory
Cleanliness and integrity
Report missing inventory item (stethoscope)

39
Q

What are the monthly check for the back pack?

A

Expiration dates and rotate stock

40
Q

Restock shall be done through monthly station what?

A

SRS (F-80)

41
Q

Quick clot combat gauze and tourniquets will be restocked via who?

A

EMS battalion captains (they shall receive ePCR for appropriate use of this item)

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