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In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic
disorders such as: -ANSWER-hypothermia, near-drowning,
electrocution, or if your casualty was alive and lost vital signs while en
route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: -ANSWER-the blast overpressure
(or PRESSURE WAVE) from an explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: -ANSWER-debris or SHRAPNEL
from an explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: -ANSWER-the casualty is blown into a
solid object such as a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: -ANSWER-
Inhalation burns occur in CONFINED SPACES & causes AIRWAY
EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a
SURG CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? -ANSWER-1)
time consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? -
ANSWER-1) motor vehicle crashes
,2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more
likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to
provide care? -ANSWER-Enemy Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if
casualties will be evacuated. The ______ _____ can only provide
recommendations for evac. -ANSWER-The TACTICAL LEADER is
always in command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated.
The COMBAT MEDIC provides recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? -ANSWER-"X" refers to where the
casualty went down or wounded; also known as the "HOT SPOT" in
the immediate danger area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? -ANSWER-1) Opening airway by
positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? -ANSWER-Includes all 3 warrior tasks &
the following:
1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK -ANSWER-W - arrior
A - Aid
,and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? -ANSWER-First aid
supplies for hemorrhage control & shock treatment and a folding talon
liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when
accessing medical supplies? -ANSWER-Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE -ANSWER-1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
4) ACH
5) Gloves
6) Army Combat Shirt (ACS)
7) Ballistic Eye Pro
8) Combat Earplugs
With earplugs, what is the difference between having YELLOW ENDS
vs GREEN ENDS? -ANSWER-YELLOW END - max protection
against eardrum & hearing damage
GREEN END - only protection from weapon fire & allows to hear
tactically relevant sound
What are the 3 goals of TCCC? -ANSWER-1) Complete the mission
2) Prevent additional casualties
3) Treat the casualty
, Phases of TCCC -ANSWER-1) CUF
2) Tactical Field Care
3) Tactical Evacuation Care
What is the difference between CASEVAC and MEDEVAC? -
ANSWER-CASEVAC = used by nonmedical units to evacuate
casualty on nonmedical vehicles or aircrafts
MEDEVAC = medical supplies, medical personnel providing en route
medical care
The purpose of the Medical Evacuation System (MEDEVAC) is to: -
ANSWER-ensure sick and injured are moved quickly into and through
the Combat Health Support System
What are the 4 MAJOR aspects of MEDEVAC? -ANSWER-1)
Collecting wounded
2) Triage & prioritizing for evac
3) Providing transportation for evac
4) Perform emergency medical interventions and care en route
Roles of Care:
What consists of Role 1? -ANSWER-The first medical care a soldier
receives by the combat medic; immediate lifesaving measures
Roles of Care: What consists of Role 2? -ANSWER-Operated by the
area support squad/medical treatment platoon
Casualty is examined and his wounds and general medical conditions
are evaluated to determine treatment and evacuation precedence
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