MASSIVE BLEEDING
What are some methods to fix massive hemorrhage?
Direct pressure, pressure dressing, wound packing, tourniquets
What is the most noninvasive method to open the airway?
The tilt/chin lift maneuver
What is the purpose of assessing respirations in a patient?
To manage life-threatening conditions
What should be done if a radial pulse cannot be found?
Check for a pulse at the carotid artery
How can you help prevent the casualty from becoming hypothermic?
Keep the patient warm with blankets
Where should a tourniquet be applied when treating massive bleeding?
High and tight
When evaluating the airway, what should you look for in the casualty's chest?
Signs of inhalation and exhalation
What is the most appropriate treatment for a sucking chest wound?
Ventilated chest seal
What are the standard methods for improving circulation in a patient?
Maintaining body temperature and careful fluid resuscitation
What are some signs of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Altered mental state and dilated pupils, yellow liquid leaking from the nose or ears, deformation of the head and bruises around the eyes
In which areas should missed major bleeding be looked for in a casualty?Neck, armpits, and groin
Neck, armpits, and groin
What is the purpose of securing the casualty's airway?
To maintain an open airway
When should a tension pneumothorax be suspected in a patient?
If the patient has an abdominal/chest wound
What should be done if blood is found during a head-to-toe blood sweep?
Expose and evaluate the wound site
Why is it important to keep a casualty's body temperature up?
To prevent hypothermia