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Asphyxiation |
Cause: Choking, anaphylactic reaction, swelling of mouth, tongue, airway. Treatment: Heimlich Maneuver, epinephrine injection for allergic reaction, administer O2 |
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Hemorrhage |
Cause: Avulsions, amputation, trauma, gunshot wound, puncture. Treatment: Direct Pressure, pressure dressing, indirect pressure, tourniquet |
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Cardiac Arrest |
Cause: Acute myocardial infarction results when coronary artery is severely occluded by arteriosclerosis or completely blocked by clot. Treatment: Place patient in comfort, high concentration of oxygen, assist in taking nitroglycerin |
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Types of Bleeding |
- Arterial: Near surface, blood is bright red and gush out in spurts with heartbeat. Deeply buried, comes out steady stream - Venous: Blood is dark red. Comes out in steady flow - Capillary: Dark brick red blood. Blood oozes out slowly |
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Battle Field Injury/Bleeding actions |
- Direct Pressure: Place hand on dressing and exert firm pressure for 5-10 minutes. Elevate limbs to help reduce bleeding - Pressure Dressing: Aids in blood clot and compress open blood vessel. Place wad of padding on top, place improvised dressing and wrap tightly, tie ends together - Indirect Pressure: From fingers, thumbs, or hands to press at site. May help shut off or slow down flow of blood - Tourniquet: Last resort placed on arm or leg. Mark casualty with T on forehead indicating when it was placed. |
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Symptoms and treatment for Shock |
- Symptoms: Sweaty, cool skin, weak and rapid pulse, paleness of skin, restlessness, thirst, loss of blood, confusion - Treatment: Move casualty to cover, lay on back, elevate feet, loosen clothing where binding, prevent chilling or overheat, calm casualty and seek aid |
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Thermal Burns |
Keep first aid to a minimum, maintain open airway, control hemorrhage, remove jewelry and clothing, cover burn with clean sheet or dry dressing, extensive burns over 20% BSA, start intravenous therapy, aspirin for mild pain |
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Electrical Burns |
Burn may be far more serious than preliminary exam indicate. Wound may be small but larger area burns as electricity penetrates. Due to nature of injury, patient may require defibrillation with AED or cardiac defibrillators to reset electric circuits in heart. |
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Chemical Burns |
Caused by acids, alkalis, or other chemicals that come in contact with skin or other membranes. Flush area with large amounts of water, neutralize any chemical remaining, flush again with water and gently pat dry, transport to med facility |
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First, Second, Third Degree Burn |
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Hypothermia |
Cooling of whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperatures. Symptoms: Shivering, listlessness/drowsiness, unconscious Treatment: Observe hearbeat, rewarm as soon as possible, replace wet, frozen clothing, immersion in tub of warm water, if no warm water, use body-to-body heat called buddy warming |
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Frostbite |
Occurs when ice crystals form in skin or deeper tissues after 32 degree temperature exposure. Symptoms: skin reddens and there is uncomfortable coldness, ice crystal forms and appears white, yellow-white, mottled blue-white and cold, hard, insensitive. Treatment: Do not attempt to thaw if chances of refreezing. Treat injuries to feet and legs as litter patients, remove boots, gloves, socks, rapidly rewarm area by immersion in water 100-105 degrees, pat area with dry towel |
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Methods of transporting victims |
- Stoke Stretcher: Iron basket with iron rods for one casualty or up to 400lbs - Blanket Drag: Casualty placed in supine position. Roll corners and carry - Fireman Carry: Over shoulder for unconscious or unable to walk - Arm Carry: in hands with one arm around carriers neck. - Stretchers: Move casualty feet first, strap casualty - Pack-strap carry: for carrying heavy casualty for considerable distance |
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Heat Injuries |
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Nine Line MEDEVAC |
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care triage |
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MIST stand for? |
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Special Gauze used in field to control bleeding |
QuikClot Combat gauze is hemostatic bandage for battlefield injuries. Impregnated with Kaolin and should be applied with 3 minutes of direct pressure |
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CUF, TFC, Tactical Evaluation |
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