Unit 3: Objectives
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Unit 3: Objectives 1. Identify the “killers.” 2. Apply techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock. 3. Conduct triage under simulated disaster conditions. PM 3-2
Treatment of Life-Threatening Conditions The “Killers”: • Airway obstruction • Excessive bleeding • Shock PM 3-3
Treatment of Life-Threatening Conditions Components of a respiratory system: • Lung • Bronchus • Larynx • Pharynx • Nasal Air Passage • Trachea Demonstration: Head-tilt/chin-lift PM 3-3 & 4
Controlling Bleeding PM 3-7
Recognize and Treat Shock Step 1 • Lay the victim on his or her back. • Elevate the feet 6-10 inches above the level of the heart. • Maintain an open airway. Step 2 • Control obvious bleeding. Step 3 • Maintain body temperature (e.g., cover the ground and the victim with a blanket if necessary). Step 4 • Avoid rough or excessive handling unless the rescuer and victim are in immediate danger. PM 3-12
Triage • Triage: a French term meaning, “to sort”. • More victims than rescuers. • Limited resources. • Time is critical! PM 3-13
Triage • Immediate (I) • Delayed (D) • Dead (DEAD) PM 3-13
Conducting Triage Step 1 • Stop, look, listen, and think. Step 2 • Conduct voice triage. Step 3 • Start where you stand and follow a systematic route.
Conducting Triage Step 4 • Evaluate and tag each victim. Step 5 • Treat “I” victims immediately. Step 5 • Document results. PM 3-14
Triage Pitfalls • To much focus on one injury. • Treatment (rather than triage) performed.