PFC, Triage And Tacevac Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is Prolonged Field Care (PFC)?
Medical care applied beyond doctrinal timelines in austere environments.
When is PFC typically required?
When evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour.
What is the priority in PFC?
Sustain life, prevent deterioration, and prepare for evacuation.
What are key elements of PFC?
Airway management, breathing, circulation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.
Why is fluid management critical in PFC?
To prevent under-resuscitation or fluid overload over extended periods.
What is Prolonged Field Care (PFC)?
Medical care applied beyond doctrinal timelines in austere environments.
When is PFC typically required?
When evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour.
What is the priority in PFC?
Sustain life, prevent deterioration, and prepare for evacuation.
What are key elements of PFC?
Airway management, breathing, circulation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.
Why is fluid management critical in PFC?
To prevent under-resuscitation or fluid overload over extended periods.
What is Prolonged Field Care (PFC)?
Medical care applied beyond doctrinal timelines in austere environments.
When is PFC typically required?
When evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour.
What is the priority in PFC?
Sustain life, prevent deterioration, and prepare for evacuation.
What are key elements of PFC?
Airway management, breathing, circulation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.
Why is fluid management critical in PFC?
To prevent under-resuscitation or fluid overload over extended periods.
What is Prolonged Field Care (PFC)?
Medical care applied beyond doctrinal timelines in austere environments.
When is PFC typically required?
When evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour.
What is the priority in PFC?
Sustain life, prevent deterioration, and prepare for evacuation.
What are key elements of PFC?
Airway management, breathing, circulation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.
Why is fluid management critical in PFC?
To prevent under-resuscitation or fluid overload over extended periods.
What is Prolonged Field Care (PFC)?
Medical care applied beyond doctrinal timelines in austere environments.
When is PFC typically required?
When evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour.
What is the priority in PFC?
Sustain life, prevent deterioration, and prepare for evacuation.
What are key elements of PFC?
Airway management, breathing, circulation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.
