Massive Bleeding
What is the location you would put a tourniquet?
High and tight on the limb or 2-3 inches above the wound
What are the two steps to check someone's airway?
Head tilt and jaw thrust
Name the two types of chest seals and where they go
Vented and non-vented
Entrance- vented
Exit- non-vented
Name a quick way of fixing hypothermia
Blankets, sleeping bag, dry clothes
What is the pay grade for a captain?
O3
How do you treat a smaller gun shot wound?
Packing the wound and applying a pressure dressing
Describe the recovery position
On the side with one arm extended straight and one leg bent
When do you apply the chest seal?
Apply on the casualty's exhale
What is the best way to prevent hypothermia?
Stop massive bleeding
Care under fire
What are some questions you ask if a battle buddy has been injured?
Can you perform self aid?
Can you return fire?
Can you get to cover?
What is the name of the tool that can be put in someone's nose to help them breathe?
NPA or nasopharyngeal airway
Describe tension pneumothorax
Air is in the chest from a sucking chest wound, causing both lungs to collapse and put pressure on the heart.
How much blood lost is considered massive bleeding?
What phase do you call for a MEDEVAC and how do you do it?
Phase 3 and with a 9-Line
Aim to convert a tourniquet in _____ hours
2 hours
Symptoms someone has difficulty breathing
Loud hissing and wheezing and issues with chest rising,
What is a way to treat tension pneumothorax?
Needle chest decompression
Shock is caused by...
severe blood loss
Name two Army MOS'
42A, 68W, 11B, 13B, 92F, 92Y, 88M, 91A
If the tourniquet transition fails within two hours, try again in _____ hours.
6 hours
If the casualty is conscious how should their recovery position be?
Whatever they can comfortably breathe in
If symptoms recur after the initial NCD what can you do?
Apply a second NCD
Name three symptoms of losing 1.5 liters of blood
High heart rate, low BP, weak pulse, anxiety, increased respiration
What is 2LT Outzen's job in the National Guard?
Logistics officer