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3 main general first aid rules
maintain breathing
control bleeding-maintain circulation
prevent/treat for shock
NON-TACTICAL triage priority 1
immediate - red
(compromised airway, massive external bleeding)
NON-TACTICAL triage priority 2
delayed - yellow
dehabilitating injuries but don't require immediate management to salvage limb
(long bone fracture)
NON-TACTICAL triage priority 3
Minor - green
"walking wounded"
NON-TACTICAL triage priority 4
expectant - black
minimal chance of survival
NON-TACTICAL triage priority 5
dead - black
tactical triage - immediate
require life saving surgery, high chance of survival
tactical triage - delayed
need surgery but general condition permits delay in surgery without unduly endagering life
tactical triage - Minimal
Minor injuries, can tend to themselves or can be helped by non-medical personel
tactical triage - expectant
very slim chance of survival, provide comfort measures for pt
When suctioning with a flexible catheter, suction for no longer than ____ seconds
15
Oxygen tanks should be replaced when risidual oxygen is ____ psi or lower
200
Non rebreather mask should flow oxygen at what rate?
10-15 LPM
(delivers 90% oxygen)
Nasal Cannula oxygen flow rate
1-4 LPM
(delivers 24-44% O2)
Hypovolemic shock (hemorrhagic) is caused by what?
loss of intravascular fluid ( blood, plasma, fluids)
septic shock is due to what?
infection
Cardiogenic shock is caused by what?
The heart failing to pump blood adequately to all vital parts of the body
3 stages of shock
compensated
decompensated
irreversible
How many classes of shock are there?
4
class 1- few clinical manifestations

class 2 - blood volume is decreased, but sympathetic nervous system is able to maintain BP and tissue perfusion

class 3- unfavorable s&s, inadequate perfusion, classic s&s become obvious

class 4- severe, only minutes to live
Another term for psychogenic shock
syncope (fainting)
Another term for stroke
Cerebrovascular accident
When is the navy's birthday?
13 oct 1775