Hm 20 Emergency Rescue & 21 Emergency Medical Care Procedures

Front 1

Airway Obstruction Management:
The ______ (subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts) is recommended for relieving foreign-body airway obstruction.

Back 1

Heimlich maneuver

Front 2

Non-tactical situations:
injuries are critical but who will require only minimal time or equipment to manage and who have a good prognosis for survival. (Compromised airway or massive external hemorrhage.)

Back 2

Priority I – Immediate

Front 3

Non-tactical situations:
Casualties whose injuries are debilitating but who do not require immediate management to salvage life or limb. (long bone fracture)

Back 3

Priority II – Delayed

Front 4

Non-tactical situations:
Casualties, often called the “walking wounded” who have minor injuries that can wait for treatment or who may even assist in the interim by comforting other casualties or helping as litter bearers.

Back 4

Priority III – Minor

Front 5

Use a large bore (_____ inch, ___ gauge) needle and catheter unit to perform a needle chest decompression.

Back 5

3.25 inches, 14 gauge

Front 6

______ shock – occurs when the vascular container (blood vessels) dilate (enlarge) without a proportional increase in fluid volume.

Back 6

Distributive (Vasogenic) shock

Front 7

What are the three kinds of Distributive (Vasogenic) shock ?

Back 7

Neurogenic shock - failure of the nervous system to control the diameter of blood vessels;
Septic shock脓毒性休克 - severe infection which leads to vasodilation;
Psychogenic (vasovagal) shock - parasympathetic nervous system, vagus nerve produces bradycardia

Front 8

Because it is a self-limited condition, a _____ is unlikely to result in true “shock” and normal blood pressure is quickly restored when the casualty is placed in a _____ position.

Back 8

vasovagal episode/ Psychogenic shock
horizontal positive

Front 9

______ shock is caused by the heart failing to pump blood adequately to all vital parts of the body.

Back 9

Cardiogenic shock

Front 10

________, also known simply as angina, is caused by insufficient oxygen being circulated to the _____. Many people who suffer from that situation carry _____ tablets, place one pill under the tongue.

Back 10

Angina pectoris
heart muscle
nitroglycerin

Front 11

_________ results when a coronary artery is severely occluded by arteriosclerosis or completely blocked by a clot.

Back 11

Acute Myocardial Infarction 心肌梗死

Front 12

A heart suffering from prolonged hypertension, valve disease, or heart disease will try to compensate for decreased function by increasing the size of the left ventricular pumping chamber and increasing the heart rate. This condition is known as ________.

Back 12

congestive heart failure

Front 13

______ shock is caused by a life-threatening reaction of the body to a substance to which a patient is extremely allergic.

Back 13

Anaphylactic shock

Front 14

STAGES OF SHOCK:
1. ______________;
2. ______________;
3. ______________.

Back 14

1. Compensated (Non-progressive) Shock;
2. Decompensated (Progressive) Shock;
3. Irreversible Shock.

Front 15

Normally, a loss of approximately ___ liter/ ___ pints of the person’s blood volume will create a life-threatening condition.

Back 15

1 liter/ 2 pints

Front 16

________ most often results either from forgetting to take insulin or from taking too little insulin to maintain a balanced condition.

Back 16

Diabetic ketoacidosis 糖尿病酮症酸中毒

Front 17

______ shock results from too little sugar in the blood (hypoglycemia).

Back 17

Insulin shock

Front 18

_____ are made when the skin is rubbed or scraped off.

Back 18

Abrasions

Front 19

_______ are torn, rather than cut.

Back 19

LACERATIONS

Front 20

An _____ is the tearing away of tissue from a body part.

Back 20

avulsion

Front 21

A ______ is an abscess in the true skin caused by the entry of microorganisms through a hair follicle or sweat gland.

Back 21

furuncle (boil)

Front 22

A _____ is a group of furuncular abscesses having multiple sloughs, often interconnected under the true skin.

Back 22

carbuncle

Front 23

Type Gut Absorption Time:
A: _____- 10 days
B: _____- 20 days
C: _____- 30 days
D: _____- 40 days

Back 23

A: Plain - 10 days
B: Mild - 20 days
C: Medium - 30 days
D: Extra - 40 days

Front 24

Type Gut Absorption Time:
A: Plain - ____ days
B: Mild - ____days
C: Medium - ____days
D: Extra - ____days

Back 24

A: Plain - 10 days
B: Mild - 20 days
C: Medium - 30 days
D: Extra - 40 days

Front 25

Animal Bites
A special kind of infection that must be guarded against in case of animal bites is rabies (sometimes called “_____”).

Back 25

hydrophobia

Front 26

_____ are injuries to the ligaments and soft tissues that support a joint.
Injuries caused by the forcible overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons are known as ____.

Back 26

Sprains
Strains

Front 27

Difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke:
skin, pupil, temperature

Back 27

Heat Exhaustion:
Moist & clammy skin, Pupils dilated, Normal /Subnormal Temp
Heat Stroke:
Dry hot Skin, Pupils constricted, Very High body Temp

Front 28

_______ is a mild cold injury caused by prolonged and repeated exposure for several hours to air temperatures from above freezing 32F (0C) to as high as 60F (16C).

Back 28

Chilblain 冻疮

Front 29

Chilblain is characterized by _____________.

Back 29

redness, swelling, tingling, and pain to the affected skin area

Front 30

______, which also may occur in the hands, results from prolonged exposure to wet cold at temperatures ranging from just above freezing to 50F (10C).

Back 30

Immersion foot 浸泡脚

Front 31

______ occurs when ice crystals form in the skin or deeper tissues after exposure to a temperature of 32F (0C) or lower.
It is classified as ____ or ____, depending on the extent of tissue involvement.

Back 31

Frostbite
superficial or deep

Front 32

1 atmosphere = ____ psi = ___ feet sea water
1 foot sea water = ____ psi

Back 32

1 atmosphere = 14.7 psi = 33 feet sea water
1 foot sea water = .445 psi

Front 33

_____ is defined as damage to tissues caused by a change in ambient pressure 环境压力.

Back 33

Barotrauma 气压伤

Front 34

______ is barotrauma of the lung. Several types of POIS

Back 34

Pulmonary Over Inflation Syndrome (POIS)

Front 35

_____ Law predicts gas changes in volume. For any gas at a constant temperature, pressure, and volume are inversely related.
That Law is used for ____.

Back 35

Boyles Law
Barotrauma

Front 36

___ Law: As a gas descends in the water column it is exposed to increased pressure and becomes more concentrated.
That Law is used for ____.

Back 36

Dalton’s Law
Toxicities

Front 37

____ Law: The amount of gas which will dissolve in a liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
That Law is used for ____.

Back 37

Henry’s Law
Decompression Sickness (DCS)

Front 38

____ Law - Barotrauma
____ Law - Toxicities
____ Law - Decompression Sickness (DCS)

Back 38

Boyles Law - Barotrauma
Dalton’s Law - Toxicities
Henry’s Law - Decompression Sickness (DCS)

Front 39

The most common type of squeeze, “_____,” can be experienced by simply jumping in a swimming pool and swimming to the bottom – pressure increases, the volume of gas in the middle ear decreases resulting in pain.

Back 39

middle ear squeeze

Front 40

Essentially, DCS (decompression sickness) is the ______ in tissues.

Back 40

formation of bubbles 气泡 in tissues

Front 41

A _____ is a sterile pad or compress used to cover wounds to control bleeding and prevent further contamination.

Back 41

dressing

Front 42

Dressings should be large enough to cover the entire area of the wound and extend at least ___" in every direction beyond the wound edges.

Back 42

1 inch

Front 43

_____ are made of gauze or muslin and are used over a sterile dressing to secure the dressing in place, to close off its edge from dirt and germs, and to create pressure on the wound and control bleeding.

Back 43

Standard bandages

Front 44

A ______ type of bandage is used around the elbow joint to retain a compress in the elbow region and to allow a certain amount of movement.

Back 44

spica or figure-eight type of bandage

Front 45

For the hand and wrist, a ____ bandage is ideal.

Back 45

figure-eight bandage

Front 46

The _____ bandage is also used for dressings of the ankle, such as for supporting a sprain.

Back 46

figure-eight bandage

Front 47

The ____ bandage must be used to cover wounds of the forearm and lower extremities; only such bandages can keep the dressing flat and even.

Back 47

spiral reverse bandage

Front 48

The ______ bandage is good for bandaging any protruding part of the body.

Back 48

four-tailed bandage

Front 49

The _____ bandage is frequently used for fractures of the lower jaw and to retain compresses to the chin.

Back 49

Barton bandage

Front 50

_____ bandages are made by cutting a 36 to 40 inch square of a piece of cloth and then cutting the square diagonally 对角线.

Back 50

Triangular bandages

Front 51

A triangular bandage can be folded into a strip for easy application during an emergency. The bandage is called a _____.

Back 51

cravat

Front 52

There are two types of fluids used for intravenous drips静脉点滴: _____ and _____.

Back 52

crystalloids 晶体溶液 (aqueous solutions of mineral salts or other water-soluble molecules)
colloids 胶体 (larger insoluble molecules, such as gelatin)

Front 53

The most commonly used crystalloid fluid is ______.

Back 53

normal saline

Front 54

blood itself is a _____.

Back 54

colloid

Front 55

______ is often used for fluid resuscitation after a blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or a burn injury.

Back 55

Lactated Ringers Solution乳酸钠林格溶液 (LR)

Front 56

_____ is a synthetic plasma expander that works by producing expansion of plasma blood volume.

Back 56

Hetastarch 羟乙基淀粉

Front 57

United States oxygen cylinders are color coded ___, silver or chrome with a ____ area around the valve stem on top. The international color code is _____.

Back 57

Green
Green
White

Front 58

When the cylinder regulator pressure gauge reads ____ psi or lower, the oxygen tank is considered empty.

Back 58

200 psi

Front 59

The cylinder valve cap may be noisy or difficult to remove; however, the threads of the cylinder cap should (be/ never be) oiled. If the "___" ring is not present, an oxygen leak will occur. "_____" and "_____" signs should be posted in the areas where oxygen is in use or stored.

Back 59

never be oiled
"O" ring
"OXYGEN" and "NO SMOKING" signs

Front 60

An _____ is provided for emergency use in compartments containing insufficient oxygen.

Back 60

oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA)

Front 61

The effective life of the canister (as used in the OBA) or bottle varies from __to __ minutes, depending on the particular apparatus and the type of work being done.

Back 61

20-45 minutes

Front 62

The lifeline is a ____-wire cable, ____ feet long.

Back 62

The lifeline is a steel-wire cable, 50 feet long.

Front 63

How many Stages of Extrication 解救 are there?

Back 63

5 Stages of Extrication 解救

Front 64

What are the 5 Stages of Extrication?

Back 64

The first stage of extrication is gaining access to the victim.
The second stage involves giving lifesaving emergency care.
The third stage is disentanglement. The careful removal of debris and other impediments from the victim will prevent further injury to both the victim and the rescuer.
The fourth stage is preparing the victim for removal.
The final stage, removing the victim from the trapped area and transporting to an ambulance or sickbay.

Front 65

Nine line MedEvac:
1. _____
3. _____
4. _____

Back 65

1. Location
3. Number of patients by precedence (urgent, routine)
4. Special equipment required

Front 66

When selecting the landing site, the ground slope must be no more than _____ degrees.

Back 66

15 degrees

Front 67

The _____ litter is the most commonly used for transporting sick or injured persons.

Back 67

Navy service litter/ Stokes stretcher

Front 68

_____ is a semi-rigid support used to immobilize casualties with minor neck and back injuries.

Back 68

Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)

Front 69

The _____ Board is constructed of an outer plastic shell with an injected foam core of polyurethane foam. It is impervious to chemicals and elements.

Back 69

Miller (Full Body) Board

Front 70

_____ board can be used in virtually every confined-space rescue密闭空间救援and vertical extrication脱困.

Back 70

Miller (Full Body) Board

Front 71

The ______ stretcher is designed for removing an injured person from engine-room spaces, holds, and other compartments where access hatches are too small to permit the use of regular stretchers.

Back 71

Neil Robertson strecher

Front 72

_____ stretcher is particularly valuable for transferring injured persons to and from boats.

Back 72

Stokes Stretcher

Front 73

_____ can be used for direct ship-to-ship transfer of injured persons.

Back 73

Stokes Stretcher

Front 74

Stokes Stretcher is limited to one casualty or ____lbs.

Back 74

400 lbs

Front 75

_____ is designed for rapid immobilization of spinal and neck injuries in tight places.

Back 75

Reeves Sleeve 里夫斯套

Front 76

____ are equipment used in the immobilization of suspected or real fractures of the spinal column.

Back 76

Spineboards

Front 77

Spineboards has two sizes, short (__" × __") and long (__" × __"); the short and long boards are often used together.

Back 77

short (18" × 32") and long (18" × 72")

Front 78

____ is made of steel-wire, or it can be made from any strong fiber line. Used only in extreme emergencies, when an injured person must be moved and no other means is available.

Back 78

Emergency Rescue Lines

Front 79

___ is one of the easiest ways to carry a casualty (unconscious or unable to walk).

Back 79

Fireman’s Carry

Front 80

With the ____ carry, it is possible to carry a heavy casualty for a considerable distance.

Back 80

pack-strap carry

Front 81

The ____ (carry), may be used to drag an unconscious casualty for a short distance. It is useful when required to crawl underneath a low structure.

Back 81

tied-hands crawl

Front 82

____ is the least desirable method as the casualty’s head is not supported.

Back 82

tied-hands crawl

Front 83

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EXPOSURE:
Explosives _____
Non-Flammable Gases ____
Flammable, Liquids ____
Flammable, Solids ____
Oxidizers & Peroxides ____
Poisons & Biohazards ____
Radioactive Materials ____
Corrosives ____
Other ____

Back 83

Explosives - Solid Orange Color
Non-Flammable Gases - Solid Green Color
Flammable, Liquids - Solid Red Color
Flammable - Solids White and Red Stripes
Oxidizers & Peroxides - Solid Yellow Color
Poisons & Biohazards - Solid White Color
Radioactive Materials - Half White / Half Yellow with black radiation Symbol
Corrosives - Half White / Half Black
Others - Usually White

Front 84

Toxicity Levels:
____ indicates the flammability
____ indicates the reactivity
____ indicates any special hazards
____ indicates health hazards

Back 84

Toxicity Levels:
Red indicates the flammability
Yellow indicates the reactivity
White indicates any special hazards
Blue indicates health hazards

Front 85

The health hazard levels:
4 - ____
3 - ____
2 - ____
1 - ____
0 - ____

Back 85

The health hazard levels:
4 - deadly
3 - extreme danger
2 - hazardous
1 - slightly hazardous
0 - normal material

Front 86

Protection Levels: The protection levels A, B, C, and D indicate the type and amount of protective equipment required in a given hazardous circumstance. Level ____ provides the greatest amount of protection and is used for the most hazardous incident(s).

Back 86

Level A

Front 87

______ is the process of removing or neutralizing and properly disposing of contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment.

Back 87

Decontamination

Front 88

Types of Decontamination:

Back 88

Dilution
Absorption
Chemical washes
Disposal and isolation

Front 89

Types of Decontamination:
_______: specific chemicals used to neutralize the hazardous material

Back 89

Chemical washes

Front 90

Types of Decontamination:
_______: the use of special filters and chemicals to absorb the hazardous material

Back 90

Absorption

Front 91

Types of Decontamination:
______: the flushing of the contaminated person or equipment with water. It is the most frequently appropriate method of decontamination

Back 91

Dilution

Front 92

_______ Zone: The transition area between the contaminated area and the clean area.

Back 92

Contamination-Reduction Zone (Warm Zone)

Front 93

_____ Zone: The location of the administrative and other support functions needed to keep the operations in the exclusion and contamination- reduction zones running smoothly.

Back 93

Support Zone

Front 94

The command post supervisor/incident commander should be present in the _____ zone.

Back 94

support zone.

Front 95

_____ Zone: The area the contamination has occurred.

Back 95

Exclusion Zone 禁区 (Hot Zone)

Front 96

Which of the following conditions results in the secretion of bright red blood from the rectum?
Epistaxis
Hematuria
Hematochezia
Hematemesis

Back 96

Hematochezia

Epistaxis 鼻出血

Front 97

What is the term for tarry black stool?

Back 97

Melena

Front 98

What are the terms for coughing up blood, vomiting blood, fainting, and dizziness?

Back 98

Hemoptysis, hematemesis, syncope, vertigo

Front 99

What is used to remove water from a near drowning victim?

Back 99

Abdominal thrusts

Front 100

What delivered greatest oxygen and it used for an extended period?

Back 100

Bag valve mask

Front 101

What delivers the greatest air volume?

Back 101

Mouth to mask

Front 102

What type of suture needle may cause small amounts of damage, used in deep tissue?

Back 102

Taper point

Front 103

What does insufficient oxygen to the heart muscle cause?

Back 103

Angina pectoris

Front 104

What type of stretcher is a collapsible stretcher made of canvas?

Back 104

ARMY LITTER

Front 105

During treatment procedures, what is the most important factor in the treatment of all types of shock?

Back 105

IV ADMINISTRATION

Front 106

Name the different fungus infections and there associated areas of the body (6)

Back 106

Tinea Capitis: ringworm of the head
Tinea Corporis: ringworm of the body.
Tinea Cruris: jock itch in the inner thighs.
Tinea Pedis: Athlete’s foot.
Tinea Versicolor: in the trunk.
Tinea Ungum: of the nail

Front 107

20-1. Why is the spica or figure eight bandage used around the elbow?
1. Allows for movement while holding a compress
2. Hard to apply
3. Best for controlling bleeding
4. Can be only applied by using a 6 inch roller bandage

Back 107

1. Allows for movement while holding a compress

For the hand and wrist, a figure-eight bandage is ideal with several turns of a 2 or 3 inch bandage..

Front 108

21-5. What is the method for sorting casualties in a multiple casualty incident (MCI)?
1. F.I.N.I.S.H
2. S.T.O.P
3. Stop at the first patient I come to and provide for all their needs
4. S.T.A.R.T

Back 108

4. S.T.A.R.T (SIMPLE TRAIGE AND RAPID TRANSPORT)

Front 109

21-7. What is the maximum amount of time allowed for continuous suctioning of an infant’s airway?
1. 5 seconds
2. 10 seconds
3. 15 seconds
4. 2 seconds

Back 109

1. 5 seconds

Never suction for more than 15 seconds at one time for adults, 10 seconds for children, and 5 seconds for infants.

Front 110

21-14. A patient with a skin assessment of pale and cool and whose blood pressure dropped briefly would be consider to be in what type of shock?
1. Neurogenic
2. Psychogenic
3. Hypovolemic
4. Cardiogenic

Back 110

2. Psychogenic

See Table 21-2

Front 111

What kind of shocks need IV?
Which not?

Back 111

Need IV: Hypovolemic shock, Distributive/ Vasogenic shock (Neurogenic shock, Septic shock), Cardiogenic shock

Not Need IV: Psychogenic (vasovagal) shock

Front 112

21-18. The index of suspicion is derived directly from which of the following?
1. Mechanism of Injury
2. Number of patients
3. Scene assessment
4. Triage category

Back 112

1. Mechanism of Injury

The MOI will lead to the HM to the index of suspicion (IOS).

Front 113

21-20. An interruption of arterial blood flow to the brain is best described as a/an ______ .
1. Convulsion
2. Cerebrovascular Accident
3. Syncopial episode
4. Epileptic episode

Back 113

2. Cerebrovascular Accident

Front 114

21-21. All of the following are steps in treating Syncope EXCEPT?
1. Lying patient down in shock position
2. Placing a cool cloth on the patients forehead
3. Loosening their clothing
4. Giving the patient something to eat

Back 114

4. Giving the patient something to eat

Front 115

21-22. What does the acronym AVPU stand for?
1. Airway, Vital signs, and Pulses are Uniform
2. Alert, Verbal, Painful,
Unresponsive
3. Analyze, Verify, Process, Uniformity
4. None of the above

Back 115

2. Alert, Verbal, Painful,
Unresponsive

Front 116

21-23. What is the acronym used when assessing a patient during a rapid physical exam?
1. PASTHAM
2. ABCDE
3. SAMPLE
4. DCAP-BTLS

Back 116

4. DCAP-BTLS

Front 117

21-27. Which of the following is not a contraindication for using Activated Charcoal for patients suffering from poison ingestion?
1. Altered mental status
2. Unable to swallow
3. Patient is suspected of having swallowed acids or alkalis
4. Unable to speak

Back 117

4. Unable to speak (不能说话不等于不能吞)

Front 118

21-29. In cases of airway obstruction from severe glottic edema, what procedure may be necessary?
1. Needle chest decompression
2. Mouth to mouth ventilations
3. Cricothyroidotomy
4. Endotracheal intubation

Back 118

3. Cricothyroidotomy

Front 119

21-31. The HM suspects a patient is suffering from a brain injury. Upon assessment the HM discovers the patient has asymmetrical pupils, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The HM suspects the patient is suffering from _____ .
1. A mild concussion
2. A migraine
3. A stroke
4. Increased intracranial pressure

Back 119

4. Increased intracranial pressure

Front 120

21-32. Which of the following signs and symptoms is considered a late sign of a hemothorax?
1. Deviated trachea
2. Cyanosis
3. Shock
4. Coughing up frothy red blood

Back 120

1. Deviated trachea 偏离气管

Front 121

21-37. What is the usual dose of morphine for adult patients in severe pain?
1. 2-5 mg
2. 5-10 mg
3. 10-15 mg
4. 10-20 mg

Back 121

4. 10-20 mg

Front 122

21-42. Which type of suture material is best used for surface closures and cause very little tissue reaction?
1. Silk
2. Cotton
3. Catgut
4. Dermalon

Back 122

4. Dermalon

Synthetic materials (e.g., nylon, dermalon) are excellent, particularly for surface use. They cause very little tissue reaction; however, there is a tendency for the knots to come untied.

Front 123

21-44. For a large, gaping, soft-tissue wound, a primary closure is acceptable.
1. True
2. False

Back 123

False.

Wounds are closed either primarily (takes place within a short time, minimal cleaning and preparation) or secondarily (delay of the closure for up to several days).
Wounds 6 to 14 hours old may be closed primarily if they are not grossly contaminated and are meticulously cleaned. Wounds 14 to 24 hours old should not be closed primarily.
When reddening and edema of the wound margins, discharge of pus, persistent fever, or toxemia are present, do not close the wound.
Do not use a primary closure for a large, gaping, soft-tissue wound. This type of wound will require warm dressings and irrigations, along with aseptic care for 3 to 7 days to clear up the wound. Then a secondary wound closure may be performed.

Front 124

21-48. What method should be utilized when opening the airway of a patient who is suspected of having a spinal cord injury?
1. Head tilt, chin lift
2. Jaw Thrust
3. Tongue in cheek
4. None of the above

Back 124

2. Jaw Thrust

Head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver: Do not use this method if a spinal injury is suspected.

Front 125

21-53. What degree of thermal burns to the skin is characterized by epidermal blisters, mottled appearance, and a red base? Damage extends into but not through the dermis. Recovery usually takes 2 to 3 weeks.
1. Second degree burn
2. First degree burn
3. Third Degree burn
4. Fourth degree burn

Back 125

2. First degree burn

Front 126

* 21-54. The rule of nines assigns what percentage value for burns of the anterior chest and anterior neck?
1. 13
2. 14
3. 26
4. 28

Back 126

2. 14 (13+1)

Front 127

21-59. The usual treatment for chemical burns is to flush with copious amounts of water. The two exceptions to this rule are in the case of which of the following chemicals?
1. Phosphoric acid and lye
2. White phosphorus and carbolic acid
3. Dry lime and carbolic acid
4. Sulfuric acid and carbolic acid

Back 127

3. Dry lime and carbolic acid干燥石灰和石炭酸

In alkali burns caused by dry lime, the mixing of water and lime creates a very corrosive substance. Dry lime should be brushed away from the skin and clothing, unless large amounts of water are available for rapid and complete flushing.

Front 128

21-63. A middle ear squeeze is classified under which type of diving injury?
1. Arterial Gas Embolism
2. Barotrauma
3. Dalton's Law
4. DCS

Back 128

4. DCS

Front 129

21-64. The treatment for a middle ear squeeze consists of all the following EXCEPT?
1. Decongestants
2. NSAIDS for pain and inflammation
3. Administer ear drops for ruptured ear drum
4. No diving chit

Back 129

3. Administer ear drops for ruptured ear drum

Treatment consists of decongestants, NSAID’s for pain and inflammation as needed, and discontinue diving until healed. Three days to several weeks depending on severity.

Front 130

21-66. Which statement below is NOT applicable for treatment of Decompression Sickness?
1. 100% oxygen by mask
2. Obtain a dive history
3. Contact the closest Recompression
Facility, Dive Medical Officer, or Dive Medical Technician.
4. Do not pressurize the cabin of aircraft when transporting to treatment facility

Back 130

4. Do not pressurize the cabin of aircraft when transporting to treatment facility

Remember 1-3 for diving