Greatest concern in the field is airway edema resulting in an adequate airway
-occurs in fires in confined spaces - ANSWER-Inhalation burns
-cricothyrpidotomy
Single most significant obstacle to combat medic - ANSWER-Enemy fire M
factors influencing care on battlefield - ANSWER-Enemy fire
Medical equipment limitations
Evacuation time
Tactical consideration
Casualty transportation
, Personnel on battlefield - ANSWER-Warrior task and battle drills
Combat Life Saver - 40 hrs
Vehicle first aid kit - ANSWER-WALK
Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
What do you give mild to moderate pain - ANSWER-TCCC combat pill pack
-Tylenol and Meloxicam
Moderate to severe pain-NOT in shock/respiratory distress - ANSWER-OTFC 800
micrograms tranbuccal
Reassess 15 minutes
Moderate to severe pain-IS in shock/respiratory distress - ANSWER-Ketamine
50mg-30min IM or IN
20mg-20min IV
Alternative to OTFC if IV access obtained - ANSWER-Morphine
5mg
Reassess 10min
nausea and vomiting - ANSWER-Zofran (Ondansetron)
4-8mg every 6 hours
Rhythmic back and forth movement of eyes - ANSWER-Nystagmus
(Seen in Ketamine)
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