Casualty Eval and Evac

Casualty Eval and Evac When treating an injury on the battlefield the best medicine is - Fire Superiority _________ is conducted by combat aircraft or ground vehicles; does not provide, of provides very limited medical support; is not protected by the Geneva Convention as a medical platform. - CASEVAC Q: Given a simulated casualty with a sucking chest wound and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), how do you treat the wound to prevent further injury or death? - A: 1. Identify the wound: Look for a hole in the chest wall. 2. Use a field dressing plastic wrapper. 3. Tear open one end of the plastic wrapper and remove the inner packet. 4. Flatten the empty wrapper and place it over the wound as the casualty exhales. 5. Apply the dressing over the wrapper to create an airtight seal. 6. Position the casualty on their injured side or in a sitting position. 7. Make the victim warm and evacuate as soon as possible. 8. Monitor for tension pneumothorax and unplug the seal if necessary. Q: Given a simulated casualty with no life-threatening bleeding, an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), and a secure position out of effective enemy fire, how do you evaluate a casualty for additional wounds? - A: 1. Ensure a secure position. 2. Perform a systematic check: - Head and Neck: Look for bleeding, swelling, or deformities. - Chest and Abdomen: Check for wounds, tenderness, and abnormal movement. - Extremities: Look for fractures, wounds, and check pulses. 3. Address any immediate threats and apply appropriate first aid. Q: Given a simulated casualty treated for life-threatening bleeding, an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), and a secure position out of effective enemy fire, how do you treat the casualty for shock? - A: 1. Move the casualty to cover if the situation allows. 2. Lay the casualty on their back and elevate their feet above the heart. 3. Loosen tight clothing. 4. Prevent chilling or overheating. 5. Keep the casualty calm. 6. Monitor the casualty and do not give food or drink. 7. Turn the casualty's head to the side if they are unconscious to prevent choking if vomiting occurs. Q: Given a simulated casualty and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) or Training IFAK, how do you apply a splint to prevent further injury or death? - A: 1. Control any bleeding before applying the splint. 2. Immobilize the joint above and below the fracture site using available materials. 3. Pad the splint to prevent discomfort. 4. Secure the splint with bandages or cloth strips. 5. Check for circulation to ensure the splint is not too tight. 6. Keep the casualty still and evacuate as soon as possible. Q: Given a simulated casualty with restored breathing, how do you place the casualty in the proper recovery position without error? - A: 1. Ensure the casualty is breathing. 2. Place the casualty on their side. 3. Bend the top leg and support the casualty's head with the bottom arm to maintain stability. Q: Given a simulated burn casualty and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), how do you identify classifications of burns? - A: 1. First-degree burns: Reddening of the skin, affecting only the epidermis. 2. Second-degree burns: Damage through the dermis, forming blisters. 3. Third-degree burns: Full-thickness burns destroying the skin down to subcutaneous fat, possibly exposing bone. Q: Given a simulated burn casualty and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), how do you evaluate a burn casualty? - A: 1. Determine the depth and surface area affected. 2. Check for respiratory distress. 3. Monitor for shock and treat accordingly. Q: Given a simulated burn casualty and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), how do you identify sources of burns? - A: 1. Thermal burns: Caused by fire, hot objects, hot liquids, or gases. 2. Electrical burns: Caused by contact with electrical wires, current, or lightning. 3. Chemical burns: Caused by contact with wet or dry chemicals or white phosphorus. Q: Given a scenario with suspected traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), how do you identify elements of the HEADS checklist? - A: 1. H - Headaches or Vomiting (Yes/No) 2. E - Ears Ringing (Yes/No) 3. A - Amnesia and/or Altered or Loss of Consciousness (Yes/No) 4. D - Double Vision and/or Dizziness (Yes/No) 5. S - Something Feels Wrong (Yes/No) Q: Given an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) and references, how do you identify components of IFAK to ensure it is complete and serviceable? - A: 1. Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) 2. Quick Clot Combat Gauze 3. "H" Compression Bandage 4. Compressed Gauze 5. A1 Minor First Aid Kit What are the three types of bleeding? - arterial, venous, and capillary What are the two types of fractures? - Closed and open What does MARCH stand for? - Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia What are the four basic lifesaving steps? - 1. Restore breathing 2. Stop bleeding 3. Protect the wound 4. Treat for shock What are the types of wounds? - abrasions, lacerations, incisions, or puncture wounds.