68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III

68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization - Correct Answer Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) - Correct Answer Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds - Correct Answer Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object - Correct Answer Tertiary Blast What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield - Correct Answer Extremity Hemorrhage Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield - Correct Answer Not protected by body armor When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? - Correct Answer Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning Factors that influence care on the battlefield? - Correct Answer Enemy fire, medical equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation What is a WALK kit? - Correct Answer Warrior Aid and Litter Kit Where can a WALK kit be found? - Correct Answer several ground vehicles What medication is found in the combat pill pack? - Correct Answer Acetaminophen, Mobic, Moxiflaxicin Which combat casualties will receive ABX? - Correct Answer All will eventually, ABX should not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours What are the goals of TCCC - Correct Answer Accomplish the mission, prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty What are the phases of care? - Correct Answer Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical evacuation care What does MEDEVAC encompass? - Correct Answer Collecting the wounded, triage, provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic - Correct Answer Level 1