Care of the Feet/ Blast injuries
What are the bones of the midfoot? Name 2/3:
Cuneiform bones
Cuboid bones
Navicular bones
Name 3 predisposing factors for dehydration
Alcohol Consumption
High BMI
Medications
Inadequate diet
Improper clothing
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue
Lack of acclimatization
What are the blister agents?
HD, HN, Lewisite
Which water source is easiest to procure for individual use (in the field)?
What is black water?
How are calluses and corns similar?
They are a thickening of the outer layer of the skin, typically over a bone in response to increased friction or pressure
What 3 are S/Sx of dehydration?
Less frequent urination/dark urine
Thirst
Fatigue
Light-headedness
Headaches
Diziness
Confusion
Dry mouth
Increased HR
Decreased heat tolerance
What kind of agents are anthrax and plague?
Bacterial
What is the acceptable FAC range for water in the field?
2.0-5.0 PPM
How are intestinal diseases spread?
By ingesting infectious microorganisms or their waste products.
Left side, head down (Left trendelenburg)
How is room temperature water misting performed?
Move patient to a cool, shady place
Remove excess clothing and mist patient head to toe
Provide fanning causing evaporation and convective heat loss
How is ricin made?
From the mash that is left over from processing castor beans for oil.
What arthropods have hollow, venomous hairs all over their bodies?
Caterpillars
Which method of garbage disposal is used for short overnight stops?
Garbage pit
What 2 are S/Sx of blisters?
Fluid collection under skin
Mild Edema
Erythema
Localized discomfort/ pain
How does body primarily generate heat in cold environments?
shiver me timbers
What are the nerve agents?
How do they function?
GA, GB, GD, and VX?
They block acetylcholinesterase.
Who are the COSC team members?
Mentors
Extenders
Mental Health Professionals
Where are communicable disease report regulations found?
NAVMEDCOMINST 6220.2
Stretching and strengthening exercises
What is the fasted method of cooling a heat casualty?
Immersion
Where in the body can anthrax infect?
Skin, lungs, and GI tract.
Which COSC Continuum Model Zone is characterized by diagnosable mental disorders?
Red Zone (Ill)
What is the guidance for latrine placement (distances)?
100 feet from nearest water source
100 yards from food service areas
50 feet from berthing areas