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update)
State 2 reasons for applying a tourniquet. - answer a. Uncontrolled
catastrophic haemorrhage from a limb.
b. Low visibility or insufficient time to assess an injured limb in a
non-permissive situation.
c. Bleeding reoccurs following the application of the initial
tourniquet.
State immediate actions should bleeding re-occur after a tourniquet
has been applied? - answer a. Reassess CAT already applied.
b. Apply second CAT immediately proximal to the initial CAT.
Demonstrate the application of a CAT. - answer - Position CAT as
close to the wound as injury allows.
- Ensure there is no obstruction under the self-adhering band. - Use
a two-handed technique, ensuring the self-adhering band is fed
through the buckle loop.
- Pull self-adhering band tightly and secure using the Velcro.
- Tighten the windlass rod until bleeding stops.
- Lock and secure the windlass rod and the loose end of the strap
under the clip using the Velcro time strap.
- Document the date and time of application.
State 3 sites where Celox is NOT to be used. - answer a. Suspected
open skull fractures.
b. Inside the chest cavity.
, c. Inside the abdominal cavity
Demonstrate the application of Celox. - answer - Apply direct
pressure to the wound using hands or ideally an ECB.
- Apply Celox using continuous digital pressure, filling the wound
liberally until the wound is fully and tightly packed.
- Apply a new ECB with firm pressure for 1 minute.
- Check for excessive strike through on the ECB indicating continued
haemorrhage, being careful not to disturb the Celox.
- If no significant strike through is observed, secure the ECB firmly
using an appropriate method.
State the actions required should bleeding continue/reoccur. -
answer a. Apply more Celox with an additional minute of pressure.
b. Apply direct pressure.
State 3 causes of an airway obstruction. - answer a. Liquids, e.g.
blood, secretions, vomit.
b. Solids, e.g. foreign bodies, teeth, vomit.
c. Swelling, e.g. anaphylaxis, burns, haematoma (trauma).
d. Structural, e.g. tongue, deformity (trauma).
State 2 reasons for using an airway adjunct. - answer a. To maintain
an airway by preventing the tongue from obstructing the throat.
b. When unable to continue manual manoeuvres.
State 3 indications for insertion of a surgical airway. - answer a.
Swelling of the upper airway.
b. Facial and airway trauma and burns.
c. Definitive airway required but no sedation available.
d. When all other methods of securing the airway have failed.
correct answers (latest
update)
State 2 reasons for applying a tourniquet. - answer a. Uncontrolled
catastrophic haemorrhage from a limb.
b. Low visibility or insufficient time to assess an injured limb in a
non-permissive situation.
c. Bleeding reoccurs following the application of the initial
tourniquet.
State immediate actions should bleeding re-occur after a tourniquet
has been applied? - answer a. Reassess CAT already applied.
b. Apply second CAT immediately proximal to the initial CAT.
Demonstrate the application of a CAT. - answer - Position CAT as
close to the wound as injury allows.
- Ensure there is no obstruction under the self-adhering band. - Use
a two-handed technique, ensuring the self-adhering band is fed
through the buckle loop.
- Pull self-adhering band tightly and secure using the Velcro.
- Tighten the windlass rod until bleeding stops.
- Lock and secure the windlass rod and the loose end of the strap
under the clip using the Velcro time strap.
- Document the date and time of application.
State 3 sites where Celox is NOT to be used. - answer a. Suspected
open skull fractures.
b. Inside the chest cavity.
, c. Inside the abdominal cavity
Demonstrate the application of Celox. - answer - Apply direct
pressure to the wound using hands or ideally an ECB.
- Apply Celox using continuous digital pressure, filling the wound
liberally until the wound is fully and tightly packed.
- Apply a new ECB with firm pressure for 1 minute.
- Check for excessive strike through on the ECB indicating continued
haemorrhage, being careful not to disturb the Celox.
- If no significant strike through is observed, secure the ECB firmly
using an appropriate method.
State the actions required should bleeding continue/reoccur. -
answer a. Apply more Celox with an additional minute of pressure.
b. Apply direct pressure.
State 3 causes of an airway obstruction. - answer a. Liquids, e.g.
blood, secretions, vomit.
b. Solids, e.g. foreign bodies, teeth, vomit.
c. Swelling, e.g. anaphylaxis, burns, haematoma (trauma).
d. Structural, e.g. tongue, deformity (trauma).
State 2 reasons for using an airway adjunct. - answer a. To maintain
an airway by preventing the tongue from obstructing the throat.
b. When unable to continue manual manoeuvres.
State 3 indications for insertion of a surgical airway. - answer a.
Swelling of the upper airway.
b. Facial and airway trauma and burns.
c. Definitive airway required but no sedation available.
d. When all other methods of securing the airway have failed.
