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Combat Life Saving (CLS)
Practical Application Exercise
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03/22/2010

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Term
In regards to Combat Life Saving What are the ABC's
Definition
Airway
Breathing
Circulation (check for signs)
Shock (treat for Shock)
Term
What Percentage of blood loss is considered Bleeding out.
Definition
25%
Term
How long does it take to Exangulate
Definition
60-120 Seconds
Term
what are the 3 types of bleeds
Definition
Veinous
Arterial
Capillary
Term
Where would you not place a Dressing on a burn victim
Definition
Over the FACE
Term
What Degree of Burns would you not apply Grease or ointment to
Definition
3rd Degree
Term
Explain the A in ABC's
Definition
Open the Airway (head lift chin tilt technique)
Term
How do we determine the treatment an apparent victim requires?
Definition
Primary Assessment
Term
Describe the steps involved in doing a Primary Assessment on an apparent victim
Definition
1-Determine State of Conscience
2-Send for help or report to higher
3-Position the victim on their back
4-Assess the ABC's
Term
How many liters of blood does the human body contain?
Definition
5 Liters
Term
How much blood loss could send someone into hemorrhagic shock?
Definition
20%
Term
What is the number one cause of preventable battlefield death?
Definition
Extremity Exsanguination
Term
What are 3 types of burns
Definition
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Term
what are the 3 classification of burns
Definition
1st Degree
2nd Degree
3rd Degree
Term
Describe a 1st degree burn
Definition
Burns are limited to the most superficial layer of the epidermis and results in reddening of the skin
Term
Describe 2nd Degree Burn
Definition
partial thickness burns cause damage into but not through the dermis and characteristically result in blisters forming on the skin
Term
Describe 3rd Degree Burn
Definition
Full thickness burns destroy the skin down to the subcutaneous fat. Skin may appear pale, dry, and white, or it may be brown or charred. clotted blood vessels may be seen through the skin and occasionally the bone structure is exposed
Term
what are 2 types of soft tissue injuries
Definition
Closed Wounds
Open Wounds
Term
What is a closed wound?
Definition
Contusions (Blood leaking into wound, bruising, swelling, and pain).
Term
what are the types of open wounds dealing with soft tissues injuries?
Definition
Abrasion
Laceration
Incision
Puncture wound
Term
What are 3 types of heat related injuries
Definition
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
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