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What factors should influence decisions regarding the best destination for each patient?
What factors should influence decisions regarding the best destination for each patient?
- How far it is safe for them to travel and availability of necessary facilities (correct)
- Recommendations from family members and preferences of the patient
- The patient's ability to self-transport and their financial resources
- The distance from the accident site and mode of transport available
Which of the following is NOT a component that must be arranged in field hospitals?
Which of the following is NOT a component that must be arranged in field hospitals?
- Ventilators
- Blood bank
- Operating rooms
- Entertainment facilities (correct)
What does an adequate supply of essentials in field hospitals typically include?
What does an adequate supply of essentials in field hospitals typically include?
- Surgical instruments and patient health records
- Intravenous fluids, dressing supplies, and oxygen (correct)
- Nutritional supplements and rehabilitation gear
- Psychological support tools and physical therapy equipment
What is the purpose of conducting a quick retriage in patient management?
What is the purpose of conducting a quick retriage in patient management?
What type of care is provided for patients with minor injuries in field hospitals?
What type of care is provided for patients with minor injuries in field hospitals?
What is the primary focus of damage control surgery (DCS)?
What is the primary focus of damage control surgery (DCS)?
Which of the following is NOT a part of damage control surgery protocols?
Which of the following is NOT a part of damage control surgery protocols?
What is essential to prevent during the transfer of patients?
What is essential to prevent during the transfer of patients?
Who should undertake triage to ensure effective decision-making?
Who should undertake triage to ensure effective decision-making?
When is triage necessary to be conducted?
When is triage necessary to be conducted?
Which of the following describes the condition that should be addressed by DCS?
Which of the following describes the condition that should be addressed by DCS?
What is important for establishing an efficient triage area?
What is important for establishing an efficient triage area?
In which type of medical facility is damage control surgery primarily performed?
In which type of medical facility is damage control surgery primarily performed?
What facilities should be included in a good triage area?
What facilities should be included in a good triage area?
What is a crucial factor to ensure before transferring a patient in DCS?
What is a crucial factor to ensure before transferring a patient in DCS?
How can emergency life-saving measures influence the triage process?
How can emergency life-saving measures influence the triage process?
Why is the removal of devitalized tissue important in damage control surgery?
Why is the removal of devitalized tissue important in damage control surgery?
What should be done to ensure the patient’s stability during evacuation?
What should be done to ensure the patient’s stability during evacuation?
Which of the following assessments is critical during triage?
Which of the following assessments is critical during triage?
What conditions are preferred for providing triage?
What conditions are preferred for providing triage?
In the event of hazardous materials, what should a triage area include?
In the event of hazardous materials, what should a triage area include?
What is the primary indication for a limb being unlikely to survive after vascular repairs?
What is the primary indication for a limb being unlikely to survive after vascular repairs?
What is the median incubation period for tetanospasmin to manifest symptoms?
What is the median incubation period for tetanospasmin to manifest symptoms?
What condition describes the arching of the whole body due to spasms?
What condition describes the arching of the whole body due to spasms?
Which aspect of management is crucial for facial injuries to ensure good results?
Which aspect of management is crucial for facial injuries to ensure good results?
What is the term for painful spasms of facial muscles that indicate early symptoms of tetanospasmin?
What is the term for painful spasms of facial muscles that indicate early symptoms of tetanospasmin?
What significant outcome may occur if laryngeal muscle spasms are prolonged?
What significant outcome may occur if laryngeal muscle spasms are prolonged?
What response is inhibited due to the action of tetanospasmin at the neuromuscular junctions?
What response is inhibited due to the action of tetanospasmin at the neuromuscular junctions?
What preventive measure is emphasized for managing facial injuries with gross contamination?
What preventive measure is emphasized for managing facial injuries with gross contamination?
What is the purpose of performing a fasciotomy in cases of compartment syndrome?
What is the purpose of performing a fasciotomy in cases of compartment syndrome?
In what setting should amputations for devitalised limbs typically occur?
In what setting should amputations for devitalised limbs typically occur?
Why is lavaging with a pressurized system controversial during wound care?
Why is lavaging with a pressurized system controversial during wound care?
What initial care is emphasized for patients with non-life-threatening injuries?
What initial care is emphasized for patients with non-life-threatening injuries?
What is a critical step in managing wounds with extensive cavitation?
What is a critical step in managing wounds with extensive cavitation?
Why should damaged major vessels be repaired if feasible?
Why should damaged major vessels be repaired if feasible?
What is the purpose of copious irrigation with normal saline after anaesthesia?
What is the purpose of copious irrigation with normal saline after anaesthesia?
What type of injuries may require specialized care and transfer to appropriate facilities?
What type of injuries may require specialized care and transfer to appropriate facilities?
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Study Notes
Triage Procedures
- Triage must be conducted by experienced senior personnel for critical decisions.
- Continuous assessment required in the field, prior to evacuation, and upon hospital arrival.
- Injured individuals should be collected in undamaged shelters with access to water, lighting, and transportation.
- Designate separate areas for patient holding, emergency care, and decontamination.
Emergency Measures
- Life-saving treatments should be performed alongside triage, aiding decision-making.
- Initial assessments focus on airway, breathing, and circulation.
Field Hospitals
- The choice of field hospitals (tented vs. modular) depends on the situation and available facilities.
- Modern facilities must include radiograph capabilities, operating rooms, and essential monitoring equipment.
- Quick retriage is vital to adapt to changing patient conditions during transport.
- Avoid 'second accidents' by ensuring safe transfer and treatment protocols.
Essentials for Casualty Evacuation
- Regular reassessment of injured individuals to prioritize care.
- Select suitable medical facilities for patient transfers.
- Ensure necessary supplies accompany patients, including fluids, dressings, and medications.
Damage Control Surgery (DCS)
- DCS focuses on performing only life-saving and limb-saving surgeries in field hospitals.
- Goals include controlling hemorrhage, securing airways, and addressing compartment syndromes.
- Infection prevention includes extensive tissue cleaning and dead tissue removal.
Initial Care for Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
- Minor injuries management involves wound cleansing, dressing, sutures, and splinting fractures.
- 'Walking wounded' patients can typically receive antibiotics and pain relief before discharge.
Complex Injuries Management
- Major injuries necessitate specialized care, often requiring transfer to advanced facilities.
- Surgeons should prioritize debridement and vascular repairs to enhance limb salvage rates.
Facial Injuries
- Management follows principles of debridement and delayed closure due to cosmetic and functional significance.
- Even in late-presenting infections, careful debridement allows for good outcomes.
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