UXO management Flashcards
propelled explosive devices impaled in a casual usually consist of:
propulsion system, a trigger mechanism, and a main explosive charge
T/F All retained ordnance should therefore be considered “armed” or activated to a degree that final triggering of the fuse would cause the ordnance to explode
true
T/F only enemy patients need an inspection for weapons and ammunition, friendly patients should be seen immediately.
false
Safe removal of UXO requires significant coordination with _______
local security, the base command element, and EOD personnel.
Safe removal of UXO requires significant coordination with _______
local security, the base command element, and EOD personnel.
As the common impaled ordnance types have a number of variants, the ________ can provide advice on specific concerns to prevent arming and detonating the device
EOD specialist
T/F To assist with this, standard metal detector wands can be used with little risk of causing loose or impaled UXO to arm or detonate.
true
T/F when conducting treatment on a patient with an impaled UXO, it is ideal to use a confined space such as a bunker to limit the potential trauma from a blast to those not directly involved in treatment
false, there should be a blast wall but not in a bunker. The OP will cause more injuries
which imaging device is considered safe with respect to potential inadvertent triggering of a UXO
x ray
what piece of equipment is recommended for use during surgery on a patient with an impaled UXO?
non powered manual saws
Final selection of the surgeon(s) to conduct the operation should be left up to the _________
lead surgeon
personnel participating in surgery on a patient with an impaled UXO should wear what protective equipment?
safety glasses, helmet, and body armor with ballistic plates.
amputation of a limb with an impaled UXO may occur when?
amputation of the affected limb above the ordnance if this is deemed the quickest way to safely remove the ordnance.
