TREAT AN OPEN CHEST WOUND
Given:
Simulated conscious casualty with wound(s) indicated (pen mark, and so forth)
Field first aid dressing or emergence trauma dressing
Scissors (from combat lifesaver MES)
Tape (from combat lifesaver MES)
Additional air tight material, dressings, bandages, if needed
GO
NO-GO
1.
Checks casualty for entrance and exit wound.
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2.
Exposes wound.
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3.
Prepares airtight material that will extend at least 2 inches
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beyond the edge of the wound on all sides.
4.
Has casualty exhale and hold breath.
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5.
Places airtight material over wound so that airtight material
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extends at least 2 inches beyond edges of wound.
6.
Tapes three sides of airtight material to chest.
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7.
Allows casualty to resume breathing.
8.
If two wounds, repeats steps 2 through 7 except that all four
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sides are taped to the chest.
9.
Dresses and bandages the wound(s).
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OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
IS0871
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