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107 Cards in this Set
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2 examples of MOD reports |
9 liner Methane |
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What is a atmist |
A casualty report |
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The 3 types of trauma deaths + timings |
Instantaneous- sec to min Early - min to hours Late- hours to days/ weeks |
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5 causes of injury |
Climate Chemical Burns Blunt trauma Other medical issues |
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2 types of cat haemorrhage |
Compressible Non compressible |
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Types of entrapment |
Actual Relative |
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Types of Extrication risks to life |
Routine- no immediate risk to life Urgent- potential risk to life Emergency- immediate risk to life |
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The 3 levels of command |
Gold Silver Bronze |
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What does advanced airway include |
Et intubation Surgical cricothyroidoromy |
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Types of hazards |
Fire Physical injury Enemy fire CBRN attack Climate |
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Scene management |
Command and control Safety Communication Assessment/extrication Triage Treatment Transport |
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What is a frail chest |
Breaking of two or more ribs in two or more places |
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Definition of a hazard spectrum |
Something that has the potential to cause harm |
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3 types of pneumothorax |
Simple Open/sucking Tension |
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Operational spectrums (3) |
Odp- operations during peace time Ootw- operations other than war War |
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3 types of asthma |
Mild Severe Life threatening |
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The 3 hazard spectrums |
Trauma/burns Medical/toxicological Environmental |
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What is hypovolemic shock |
Low blood volume |
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Causes of hypovolemic shock |
External blood loss Internal blood loss Fluid loss |
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Collision types |
Frontal Rear and impact Lateral and side Rotational impact Rollover |
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The 4 phases of blast injury |
Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary |
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Types of medical emergencies |
Airway Breathing Cardiac Nervous system Vascular Diabetes Drowning Tropical diseases |
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What’s does each letter of methane mean |
M- major incident stand by E- exact location T- type of incident H- hazards A- access N- number and severity of casualties E- emergency services/ military personnel |
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What is a non- permissive environment |
Hot zone Conduct C and A |
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What is a permissive environment |
No threat Conduct enhanced field care Prolonged field care |
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What is a semi permissive environment |
Warm zone Conduct traps Stabilise patient Prepare for medevac |
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Examples of chest injuries |
Pneumothorax Simple/ open pneumothorax Haemothorax Frail chest/ fragmentation |
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Breathing conditions |
Drowning Anaphylaxis Asthma |
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Examples of open wounds |
Lacerations Incisions Burns Puncture Abrasion Gsw |
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What is a open wound |
Clear breakage of the skin |
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What is a closed wound |
Internal wound and no disruption of the skin |
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Types of fractures |
Open fracture Closed fracture Complicated fracture Comminuted fracture |
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Where are the pressure points |
Femoral Brachial Subclavian |
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How much blood can you lose from the pelvis |
3litres+ |
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Triage categories and colours |
T1- immediate- Red T2- urgent- yellow T3- delayed - green |
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3 layers of the brain |
Dura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater |
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Parts of the brain |
Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Temporal lobe Occipital lobe |
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The different pupil changes |
Dead Hypoxia Stroke Brain injury |
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Causes of unconsciousness |
Hypothermia Hyperthermia Cardiac arrest Infection Faint Head injury |
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Types of stock |
Hypovolemic Anaphylactic Septic Neurogenic Cardiogenic |
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4 stages of shock |
Initial Compensatory Progressive Refractory |
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3 Classifications of head injuries |
Skull fracture Brain injury Scalp wounds |
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What is the aim for extrication |
To free a patient from the scene of their injury and deliver definitive medical and surgical care |
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The %s of moderate, severe and life threatening asthma |
Mild - 50-75% Severe 33-50% Life threatening 33% |
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What is IV used for |
Administration of drugs Access for fluid resuscitation Prior to chest drain |
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What is IO used for |
Major burns Profound shock Overwhelming sepsis Emergency vascular access |
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What are the 3ps for pain relief |
Physical Pharmaceutical Psychological |
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What are the 3ps for pain relief |
Physical Pharmaceutical Psychological |
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Example of the 3ps and there pain reliefs |
Physical- splintage, cooling burns Pharmaceutical- controlled drugs, analgesia Psychological- reassurance, communication |
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What drugs can you use |
Fentanyl Entonox Penthrox Oral analgesia |
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Explain fentanyl |
800mcg given Total dose over 15mins Second lozenge 30mins after first Mo must be asked before 3rd |
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Explain entonox |
50% oxygen 50% nitrous oxide Administer 2mins before treatment Prior to applying splint or kct |
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Explain penthrox |
Used to reduce pain not get rid of it completely Max dose is 2 bottles containing 3ml per administration |
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Explain penthrox |
Used to reduce pain not get rid of it completely Max dose is 2 bottles containing 3ml per administration |
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How do you treat moderate pain |
Paracetamol Ibuprofen Aspirin |
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What are the 3 icp |
Subdural haematoma Extradural haematoma Subarachnoid haemorrhage |
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Types of seizures |
Partial Generalised |
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What is a fit |
A episode relating to a seizure of the brains electrical activity |
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Types of seizures |
Partial Generalised |
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What is a fit |
A episode relating to a seizure of the brains electrical activity |
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Causes of a fit/seizure |
Mental illness Battle shock Drugs intoxication Hypothermia |
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What is hypoglycaemia |
Low blood sugar |
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What is a diabetic coma |
Collapse or acute illness cause by hypo/hyperglycaemia |
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2 things to consider when packaging a patient |
Climatic Tactical |
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2 things to consider when packaging a patient |
Climatic Tactical |
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Types of field documentations |
Fmed 826 Log all patient information Include personal details History of complaint Allergies Medication Care plan |
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What do you do for continuous field care |
Monitoring Reassess Documentary Caring Evac |
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2 things to consider when packaging a patient |
Climatic Tactical |
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Types of field documentations |
Fmed 826 Log all patient information Include personal details History of complaint Allergies Medication Care plan |
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What do you do for continuous field care |
Monitoring Reassess Documentary Caring Evac |
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Principals of continuous care |
Personal hygiene Controlling body temp Maintain dignity Pressure areas Food and drink Dressings |
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2 things to consider when packaging a patient |
Climatic Tactical |
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Types of field documentations |
Fmed 826 Log all patient information Include personal details History of complaint Allergies Medication Care plan |
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What do you do for continuous field care |
Monitoring Reassess Documentary Caring Evac |
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Principals of continuous care |
Personal hygiene Controlling body temp Maintain dignity Pressure areas Food and drink Dressings |
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What is each letter of hitmann |
H- head to toe examination I- infection T- tubes M- medication A- analgesia N- nutrition + hydration N- notes + documentation |
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Unilaterally fixed + dilated pupils |
Brain injury Stroke |
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Bilaterally fixed + dilated pupils |
Dead Hypoxia Hypovolemic shock |
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Symptoms of hypothermia |
Not shivering Loss of consciousness Confusion Slow irregular pulse May appear dead |
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Symptoms of hyperthermia |
Nausea/vomiting Headache Cramps Thirsty Blurred vision Seizure |
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Describe moderate asthma |
Pef- 50-75% Increasing symptoms No features of acute sever asthma |
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Describe severe asthma |
Pef- 33-50% Rr - 25/min HR- 110/min Inability to complete a sentence in one breath |
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Describe life threatening asthma |
Pef - <33% Exhaustion Hypotension Spo2 92% |
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Describe moderate asthma |
Pef- 50-75% Increasing symptoms No features of acute sever asthma |
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Describe severe asthma |
Pef- 33-50% Rr - 25/min HR- 110/min Inability to complete a sentence in one breath |
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Describe life threatening asthma |
Pef - <33% Exhaustion Hypotension Spo2 92% |
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What is the chain of survival |
Early recognition and shout for help Early cpr Early defib Post resuscitation care |
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What is tachycardia and it’s rate |
High heart rate Over 100bpm |
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Complications of needle thoracentesis |
Infection Haemophrax Naemophrax |
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What treatment what u do for burns |
Cool down Cling film Pain relief Oxygen Remove clothing Damp dressing |
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Treatments for mothers in emergency childbirth |
Pain relief Infection Trauma |
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Indications for nasal gastric intubation |
Prior to surgery Abdominal trauma Intestine blockage |
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Why would u insert a npa |
Jaw injuries Opa unsuccessful Clenching teeth |
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Causes of anaphylaxis |
Food Drugs Insect bites/ stings |
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What is naloxone used for |
Opioid overdose |
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The 3 stages of labour |
From onset of labour to fully dilated cervix From fully dilated cervix to delivery of the baby From delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta |
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Litres of blood loss for a fractured rib |
150ml each rib |
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Litres of blood loss for closed femoral fracture |
1.5l |
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Litres of blood loss for a Haemophrax |
2l each lung |
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Litres of blood loss for closed tibial fracture |
500ml |
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Litres of blood loss for fractured pelvis |
3l+ |
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Litres of blood loss for a fist sized blood clot |
500ml |
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What drug is used for anaphylaxis |
Adrenaline 1:1000 IM |
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Route for fentanyl |
Oral transmulcal |
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Indications of a bladder catheter |
Monitor of fluid balance Unable to pass urine Abdominal/pelvis injuries Head injuries Post anaesthetic |
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Contra-indications of a bladder catheter |
Major pelvic fractures Urethral bleeding |
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What are the 3 degrees of burns |
First degree- superficial Second degree- partial thickness Third degree- full thickness |
