BasicRapidTraumaAssessment-NH-TEMS.pptVIP

Basic Trauma Presented By Basic Trauma During a tactical operation, or even training, the risk of injury is high. Rapid Assessment can be used by team members to recognize life threatening injuries based on CPR and First Responder training. This process is an easy to follow outline used to evaluate the officers condition and provide basic medical care, if the team medic not immediately present, prior to transfer to EMS. The objective is to enhance survivability. Basic Trauma Trauma, what is it? A serious injury or shock to the body by violence or accident. The leading cause of death in 1-44 year age group. The 3rd leading cause of death in all age groups. 60 million injuries each year in the U.S. alone. Remember, Only Surgeons Fix Trauma! Basic Trauma The “Golden Hour” Vest Medical Pouch Every officer the same contents, same placement. When treating use theirs, not yours. Contents: (1) Pair Latex or vinyl gloves. (1) Blood Stopper Dressing. (2) Rolls of Kerlix gauze (1) 3”x9” Petroleum gauze dressing (1) Triangular bandage (1) Double roll Flexwrap (1) CPR Shield (1) Trauma Scissors Officer Medical Information Form Rapid Assessment First course of action is to eliminate the threat and/or move downed officer to safety/cover. Only move in necessary for safety. Always suspect spinal injuries. Maintain as much in-line spinal immobilization as possible during movement. If threat is still present need cover officer while conducting assessment. Rapid Assessment Cervical spine immobilization? Determine Level of Consciousness (LOC). Is he alert? Can he speak? Does he make sense? Assess his airway. If he can speak, he can breathe. If unconscious, open the airway. Head tilt, chin lift Modified jaw thrust Is he having difficulty breathing? What is the rate per minute? Normal adult 12-20 breathes per min. 8 or 24 indicates problem, 8 assist. Rapid Assessment Evaluate pulse. What is rate and quality. Normal adult 80-100 bpm. Radial pulse (wrist/thumb side). Caroti