TB 157 - Trauma Evacuation Bag Flashcards
The intent of the trauma treatment and evacuation aid bag is to bring critical lifesaving equipment to the patient in what?
One compact backpack
The trauma evacuation aid bag is specifically designed to treat trauma injuries during what incidents?
Active shooter/MCI, earthquakes, hikers, and cliff rescues
The trauma evacuation bag is a viable option to the what due to its portability and ease of use?
LAFD standard trauma box
In what year did the LAFD join regional work groups to develop policies and procedures to treat patients in various tactical environments?
2014
The trauma evacuation bag can treat up to how many patients?
2 patients
The trauma evacuation bag address what 4 preventable causes of death?
Massive hemorrhage
Tension pneumothorax
Airway obstruction
Hypothermia
What is the MARCH algorithm?
Massive hemorrhage Airway Respiration Circulation Hypothermia
What is the trauma evacuation bag made of?
1000 denier DuPont cordura nylon with water resistant urethane coating
What are the dimensions of the trauma evacuation bag?
20”H x 13”W x 3”D
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?
Lower compartment
The BLS equipment is located where in the back pack?
Upper compartment which opens completely
Where are the built in drain holes located on the backpack?
Bottom
The weight of the back pack without contents is how much?
3 pounds
How much does the backpack weigh with BLS equipment?
13.5 pounds
How much does the backpack weigh with ALS equipment?
17 pounds
All pack regardless of where assigned shall be stocked how?
Uniformly
The benefit for uniformity and standardization and variety use will provide what with the backpacks?
Familiarity of equipment
Frequent rotation of supplies within the bag
How many tourniquets does the back pack have?
4 tourniquets, 2 on each side
What does the outside pouch on the back packs have?
Sharpie markers Bio hazard bag Pen light Gloves Trauma shears
How many mega movers does the backpack have?
1
What compartments are inside the backpack?
A - airway B/C (2) - bleeding and circulation D - diagnostics E - E compartment F - F compartment G - G compartment
What is in the airway compartment?
Suction
Tube holder
Oral airways (2)
NP airways (2)
What is in the bleeding and circulation compartments?
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)
What is a Russell chest seal used for?
Sucking wounds
