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Perform First aid for Bleeding Perform First aid for Bleeding of an Extremityof an Extremity
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Evaluate the CasualtyEvaluate the Casualty
Steps in a Primary SurveySteps in a Primary Survey
1.1. Mask and Treat a Chemical Agent CasualtyMask and Treat a Chemical Agent Casualty2.2. Check the Casualty for ResponsivenessCheck the Casualty for Responsiveness3.3. Check the Casualty’s AirwayCheck the Casualty’s Airway4.4. Check the Casualty’s BreathingCheck the Casualty’s Breathing5.5. Check the Casualty’s CirculationCheck the Casualty’s Circulation6.6. Check the Casualty for BleedingCheck the Casualty for Bleeding7.7. Treat for Chemical Agent Poisoning (if appropriate)Treat for Chemical Agent Poisoning (if appropriate)8.8. Check the Casualty for ShockCheck the Casualty for Shock
Evaluate the CasualtyEvaluate the Casualty
Steps in a Secondary SurveySteps in a Secondary Survey
1.1. Check the Casualty for FracturesCheck the Casualty for Fractures2.2. Check the Casualty for BurnsCheck the Casualty for Burns3.3. Check the Casualty for Closed Head InjuryCheck the Casualty for Closed Head Injury (concussion)(concussion)4.4. Check the Casualty for Check the Casualty for
Environmental InjuriesEnvironmental Injuries5.5. Check the Casualty for Check the Casualty for
Other Wounds/ FracturesOther Wounds/ Fractures6.6. Check the Casualty for Check the Casualty for
Combat Stress ReactionCombat Stress Reaction
Task: Apply a Field Dressing, elevation and manual pressure, a pressure dressing, and a Tourniquet, as needed, to a wound on a Casualty’s limb
Conditions: Given a simulated Casualtywith bleeding from a limb and needed Supplies
Standards: Score a GO on the Performance Checklist
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All Bleeding stops eventually
Stop it before it runs out
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Dressing: Material placed directly over a wound
Bandage: Material used to Hold Dressing
Field Dressing: Carried by all Soldiers
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Step # 1:
Expose the Wound
Use Caution with Burns or if in a Chemical Environment
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Step # 2:
Apply & Secure a Field Dressing
Expose the WoundPrepare DressingOpen DressingApply to woundSecure dressingTie tails in Non-Slip Knot
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Step # 3:
Apply Manual PressureDirect Pressure for 5 to 10 Minutes
Step # 4:
Elevate the Injured Limb Do this at the same time as Applying PressureDO NOT elevate a suspected Fracture
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Hold And WrapHold And Wrap
Step # 5:
Apply a Pressure DressingOnly on a wound of the Arm or LegPlaced on top of the field dressing
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Need a hand ???
How about a Tourniquet ?
Step # 6:
Determine if a Tourniquet is NeededOnly when all else Fails
Not on wounds to the Head, Neck, Chest
Not used on amputation of part of Hand or Foot
Is used on amputation of Upper Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Lower leg
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Step # 7:
Gather Materials for Making a Tourniquet
Tourniquet Bands
Rigid Object
Securing Materials
Padding
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Step # 8:
Select Tourniquet SiteUpper Arm
Thigh
Above the Joint, as Close to Joint as Possible
Not over a Fracture
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Step # 9:
Apply a Tourniquet ONLY USED AS LAST RESORT
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Application Of TourniquetApplication Of Tourniquet(Tying of Half-Knot)(Tying of Half-Knot)
Application of TourniquetApplication of Tourniquet(Positioning Stick)(Positioning Stick)
Application Of TourniquetApplication Of Tourniquet(Full-Knot on Stick)(Full-Knot on Stick)
Secure StickSecure Stick
Step # 10:
Dress an Amputation
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Step # 11:
Mark the Casualty
•“T” and time of Tourniquet application• Do not cover tourniquet• Monitor Casualty and Treat for Shock
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Find your Partner
Use the Performance Checklist on Page 4-20 & 4-21
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QUESTIONS ??
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