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CERT-Unit 4:Disaster Medical
Community Emergency Response Team. Unit 4 Disaster Medical Part 2
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Undergraduate 1
04/28/2008

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Term
Four major sub-functions of disaster medical operations:
Definition

* Triage

 

* Treatment

 

* Transport

 

* Morgue

Term
Head-to-toe assessment
Definition

1. Head

2. Neck

3. Shoulders

4. Chest

5. Arms

6. Abdomen

7. Pelvis

8. Legs

9. Back

Term
The "Killers"
Definition

*Airway obstruction

 

* Excessive bleeding

 

* Shock

Term
Triage involves (rapid?)
Definition

Rapid assessment

Rapid treatment

Term
Public Health Considerations
Definition

* Maintain proper hygiene

 

* Maintain proper sanitation

 

* Purify water (if necessary)

Term
Steps to Maintain Hygiene
Definition

1. Wash hands frequently using soap and water

2. Wear latex gloves; change or disinfect after each patient

3. Wear a mask and goggles

4. Keep dressings sterile

5. Avoid contact with body fluids

Term
Maintaining Sanitation consists of
Definition

* Control disposal of bacterial sources

 

* Put waste products in plastic bags, tie off, and mark as medical waste

 

* Bury human waste.

Term
Criteria for establish treatment areas
Definition

The site selected should be:

 

1. In a safe area

2. Close to (but upwind and uphill from) the hazard

3. Accessible by transportation vehicles

4. Expandable

Term
Indicators of Injury
Definition

* Bruising

 

* Swelling

 

* Severe pain

 

* Disfigurement

Term
Purpose of head-to-toe assessment
Definition

* Determines the extent of injuries and treatment

 

* Determines the type of treatment needed.

 

* Documents injuries.

Term
Treating burns
Definition

* Cool the burned area

 

* Cover to reduce chance of infection

Term
Classification of burns
Definition

1. First-degree (superficial) burns First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example. Long-term tissue damage is rare and usually consists of an increase or decrease in the skin color.

 

2. Second-degree (partial thickness) burns Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

 

3. Third-degree (full thickness) burns Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. Third-degree burns may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons. The burn site appears white or charred. There is no sensation in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

Term
Wounds care basics
Definition

* Control bleeding

 

* Prevent secondary infection

 

* Clean wound—don’t scrub

 

* Apply dressing and bandage

Term
Rules of wound dressing
Definition

1. In the absence of active bleeding, remove dressing and flush, check wound at least every 4-6 hours

 

2. If there is active bleeding, redress over existing dressing and maintain pressure and elevation

Term
Treating Amputations
Definition

* Control bleeding

 

* Treat for shock

 

* Save tissue parts, wrapped in clean cloth

 

* Keep tissue cool

 

* Keep tissue with the victim

Term
Treating Impaled Objects
Definition

* Immobilize object and area

 

* Don’t move or remove object

 

* Control bleeding

 

* Clean and dress wound

 

* Wrap to prevent movement

Term
Treating an Open Fracture
Definition

* DO NOT draw exposed bones back into tissue

 

* DO NOT irrigate wound

 

* DO: Cover wound Splint fracture without disturbing wound

DO: Place a moist 4" x 4" dressing over bone end to prevent drying

Term
Signs of Sprain
Definition

* Tenderness at injury site

 

* Swelling and/or bruising

 

* Restricted use or loss of use

 

Treatment: Immobilize and elevate

Term
Guidelines for Splinting
Definition

1. Support the injured area

 

2. Splint injury in the position that you find it

 

3. Don’t try to realign bones

 

4. Check for color, warmth, and sensation

 

5. Immobilize above and below the injury

Term
Nasal Bleeding
Definition

Causes:

 

* Blunt force

* Skull fracture

* Nontrauma-related conditions

 

Notes: 

* Blood loss can lead to shock.

* Victims may become nauseated and vomit if they swallow blood.

Term
Symptoms of Hypothermia
Definition

Primary signs and symptoms:

* A body temperature of 95o F (37o C)or less

* Redness or blueness of the skin

* Numbness accompanied by shivering

 

At later stages, hypothermia will be accompanied by: * Slurred speech

* Unpredictable behavior

* Listlessness

Term
Establishing Treatment Areas
Definition
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