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Intro to Battlefield Medicine
DCMT Fieldcraft
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Professional
01/13/2013

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Term
When was the Battle of Mogadishu?
Definition
October 1993
Term
What problems did the Battle of Mogadishu highlight?
Definition
  1. Too much IV fluid for normotensive pt's is bad
  2. Insufficient amount of Tex allowed excess extremity hemorrhaging
  3. Unnecessary CSpine lead to unnecessary exposure of providers
Term
Statistically, how many combat fatalities are non-survivable?
Definition
75%
Term
How many combat fatalities are survivable by early intervention by the Combat Medic?
Definition
15-18%
Term
What are three preventable causes of death on the battlefield?
Definition
  1. Extremity Hemorrhage (9%)
  2. Tension Pneumothorax (3-4%)
  3. Airway Obstruction (2%)
Term
What are the three most wounded regions of the body?
Definition
  1. Extremities (60%)
  2. Head and Neck (25%)
  3. Torso (9%)
Term
According to one study, how long did it take an experienced medic to backboard a pt?
Definition
5.5 min
Term
The majority of combat related wounds are due to what kind of trauma?
Definition

Penetrating Trauma

 

Civilian sector has primarily blunt trauma

Term
What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization?
Definition
  1. Motor Vehicle Crashes
  2. Falls from >15'
  3. IED Blast involving an MRAP vehicle
    • MRAP riders in an IED blast sustain a high % of spinal fx
Term
When should CPR be considered in a combat environment?
Definition
Hypothermia, near drowning, or electrocution.
Term
What is a Primary Blast Injury?
Definition
  1. Caused by the blast overpressure from an explosion.
    • Degree of injury related to proximity tblaster
  2. B
  3. Blast more effective in an enclosed area
  4. Damage to hollow organs
    • Lungs, colon, stomach, ear drum
Term
What is the Secondary Blast Injury?
Definition
Caused by debris and shrapnel from an explosion.
Term
What is the tertiary blast injury?
Definition
When the casualty is blown into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle and suffers blunt trauma.
Term
What is the single most significant obstacle affecting the medic's ability to provide care?
Definition
Enemy Fire
Term
Who decides if casualties will be evacuated?
Definition

The Tactical Leader

 

Always in command.  Medic provides recommendations only.

Term
 What does the term "X" refer to?
Definition
The place where the casualty went down or was wounded in battle.  Also known as "hot spot", "point of wounding", or immediate danger area.
Term
What are CLS trained soldiers?
Definition

40 hr course for nonmedical personnel

 

  1. Insert NPA
  2. Perform NCD
  3. Hemostatic Agents
  4. Airway, rescue breathing, and hemorrhage control
Term
What does IFAK stand for?
Definition
Improved First Aid Kit
Term
What contents are found in an IFAK?
Definition

All soldiers carry an IFAK

 

  1. CAT
  2. 2 pr Exam Gloves
  3. NPA
  4. Compressed roller gauze
  5. Emergency bandage
  6. 2 in medical tape
  7. TC3 Card
  8. 14 g 3.25 IV Cath
  9. Combat Gauze
  10. Other according to SOP
Term
What aid supplies should be used first?
Definition
The supplies from a casualty's IFAK - NOT your aid pack
Term
What is a WALK?
Definition

Warrior Aid and Litter Kit

 

  • Carried on ground vehicles
  • Includes first aid supplies and Talon Litter
Term
What are 3 medications on the battlefield?
Definition
  1. IV Fluids 
  2. Analgesics
  3. Antibiotics
Term
When are antibiotics contraindicated in the battlefield?
Definition
  1. Burn Casualties, unless penetrating trauma is present
    • May kill normal bacteria found on the skin and cause a greater infection later
  2. When pt can reach surgery within 3 hrs
Term
List the tactical PPE available on the battlefield.
Definition
  1. IBA
  2. Deltoid and Axillary Protection System
  3. Small Arms Protective Inserts - SAPI Plates
  4. ACH
  5. Gloves
  6. Army Combat Shirt
  7. Eye Pro
  8. Combat Earplugs
Term
What are the Three goals of TC3?
Definition
  1. Complete the Mission
  2. Prevent Additional Casualties
  3. Treat the Casualty
Term
What are the three phases of TC3?
Definition
  1. Care Under Fire
  2. Tactical Field Care
  3. Tactical Evacuation Care
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