Field Craft 3
What are three things medics are expected to do
-Identify service members at risk -Talk to service members -Recommend that they go and talk to the experts
What's the goal of ATC
-To separate the activating event our thoughts about it and the consequences -to identify patterns in our thinking that make us weaker or decrease performance
Survey and classify casualties for the most efficient use of available resources based on the
1: Number and location of the injured 2: severity of the injuries 3: Assistance available 4: number of injuries by type (ambulatory or litter) 5: Availability of evacuation resources 6: Re-supply capabilities
Soldiers who perform duties outside the wire
25% will develop PTSD
_ of completed suicides were having drug and alcohol problems
34%
_ of completed suicides were experiencing financial Problems
42%
Soldiers who perform duties inside the wire
5% will develop PTSD
_ of completed suicides occurred while soldiers were pending UCMJ action
50%
Army guidance on sleep is
7-8 hours of continuous uninterrupted sleep; treat as another logistical supply
_ of completed suicides were triggered by relationship problems
75%
Nearly __ of those who attempt or commit suicide give some warning or their intentions
80%
What is the impact of a recurrent concussion
A more serious injury to the brain or death
What are the Geneva conventions
A series of treaties which established rules to protect soldiers who are wounded to the extent that they can no longer serve as a combatant; established humanitarian protections for people who don't take part in the fight and those who can no longer fight
Triage
Affords the greatest number of casualties the greatest chance of survival
Nostalgia
An inability to focus on the present due to remembrances of things past
Minimal
Can be managed by self-aid or buddy-aid. Comprised of casualties with superficial wounds that require very little treatment
Expectant
Casualties so critically injured that only complicated and prolonged treatment can offer any hope of improving life expectancy
Delayed
Casualties that have less risk of losing life or limb by treatment being delayed
Immediate
Casualties whose condition demands immediate treatment to save life
Shell Shock
Concussive or vacuum effects of exploding artillery shells and trench warfare
For a large mass casualty situation, how many treatment areas are necessary
Four
ATC (Activating Event, Thoughts, Consequences)
Helps build self-awareness of their thoughts,feelings,and behaviors, which is essential for resilience
What are the four categories of triage
Immediate, Delayed, Minimal, Expectant
The majority of suicides tend to occur in
January, April, September, and October
Small arms a medic can carry for Defense
M9, M4, M16
Technically a ____ situation occurs if the Soldier medic has more than one seriously injured soldier to manage at one time
Mass Casualty (MASCAL)
Can a medical vehicle be used for a non-medical purpose
No. A medical vehicle can not be used for a non medical purpose
As a combat medic you have to continue to provide ___ for your soldiers and help them get the help they may need
Over watch
Soldier's Heart
Physiological signs, increased heart rate, chest pains, panic, a sense of doom
Is primary in the Army's effort to reduce suicide
Prevention
25 percent of warriors report stress reactions interfere with their ability to trust and be emotionally close to others
Relationship Problems
The physician is
Required to sign the death certificate
Red Flags
Risk taking behavior, Anger problems, sleep problems, alcohol/substance abuse, relationship problems
TAIL stands for
T: tell them you're concerned A: all are impacted by deployment I: insist L: look for ways to help
Mnemonic to help friends with transition problems
TAIL
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Term used after the Vietnam conflict to describe the psychological problems associated with traumatizing experiences
Has the official role in protecting victims of war, does not have the power to enforce these rules
The International Community of the Red Cross
Who is best qualified under normal circumstances to declare a person dead
The physician
Transportation and disposition of the dead is a function of what group
The quartermaster
What is the purpose of Triage
To ensure that medical resources are used to provide care for the greatest benefit to the largest number of casualties
Combat Medic Resilience Training (CMRT) was designed
To provide resilience skills to help warriors deal with the challenges they face. "Armor for the mind"
How can normal stress reactions escalate to PTSD
When not treated they can fester and become worse or even life threatening if not untreated
Can a non-medical vehicle be used for a medical purpose
Yes