Complete Solutions.
Hemorrhage 90.9%b ~CORRECT ANSWER~The majority of these potentially
survivable deaths were due to?
24% ~CORRECT ANSWER~What percent of combat fatalities are survivable by
early intervention with Combat Medic Tasks and rapid evacuation to a surgical
facility?
Extremities 60% ~CORRECT ANSWER~Wound Data - Remember these areas are
not protected by body armor.
WW1 through today ~CORRECT ANSWER~Combat wounds have been
consistent since when?
Tactical indications for spinal immobilization ~CORRECT ANSWER~Motor
vehicle crashes, falls from greater than 15 feet, IED Blast involving MRAP
Vehicle
CPR ~CORRECT ANSWER~What is not appropriate to perform on a patient who
has sustained blast or penetrating trauma and has no signs of life?
,Hypothermia, near drowning, electrocution ~CORRECT ANSWER~In a combat
environment CPR should be considered for the following non-traumatic
disorders.
Primary blast injury ~CORRECT ANSWER~This injury is caused by the blast
overpressure (or wave) from an explosive.
Enclosed area ~CORRECT ANSWER~Blast overpressure is more effective in this
type of area.
Confined spaces ~CORRECT ANSWER~Inhalation burns occur with greater
frequency in fires in these areas.
Enemy Fire ~CORRECT ANSWER~Single most significant obstacle to the
Combat medics ability to provide care.
Enemy fire, medical equipment limitations, widely variable evacuation time.
~CORRECT ANSWER~Factors influencing care on the battlefield.
Tactical Leader ~CORRECT ANSWER~Who is always in command and will
decide if casualties will be evacuated?
Casualty's IFAK ~CORRECT ANSWER~Combat medics should use what before
using their own supplies in their aid bag?
, Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK) ~CORRECT ANSWER~This contains a
folding talon litter and a robust amount of first aid supplies suitable for
hemorrhage control and treatment for shock.
Intravenous fluids ~CORRECT ANSWER~Not every injured casualty will require
what?
Pill Pack self administered ~CORRECT ANSWER~Option 1 for mild to moderate
pain, casualty is still able to fight - Medications on the battlefield.
Oral Transmuccal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) 800 ug ~CORRECT ANSWER~Option
2 for moderate to severe pain, casualty is not in shock or respiratory distress.
Casualty is not at significant risk of developing either condition.
Ketamine 50 mg IM/IN or Ketamine 20mg slow IV or IO ~CORRECT
ANSWER~Option 3 for moderate to severe pain, casualty is in hemorrhagic
shock or respiratory distress or is at risk of developing either condition.
IV Morphine 5 mg IV/IO ~CORRECT ANSWER~Alternative to OTFC if IV access
has been obtained.
Naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 mg IV or IM ~CORRECT ANSWER~This drug should be
available when using opioid analgesics (OTFC and Morphine)