Tactical Field Care #2

Question 1

What are life threatening pelvic injuries?

Answer 1

open book pelvic injury
vertical shear pelvis injury
lateral crush injury

Question 2

what type of pelvic binder should be used?

Answer 2

the pelvic binder
the t-pod
the sampelvic sling II

Question 3

what two types of junctional splints may also be used for a pelvic fracture?

Answer 3

the sam junctional splint

the junctional emergency treatment tool

Question 4

what are the 5 devices that may be used as a pelvic binder?

Answer 4

pelvic binder
t-pod
sam pelvic sling II
SAM junctional tourniquet

Question 5

where do you place a pelvic binder?

Answer 5

at the level of greater trochanters NOT at the iliac wings

Question 6

do you log roll pt with pelvic injuries?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

what three categories need to be met for a tq to turn into a hemostatic dressing or pressure dressing?

Answer 7

casualty is not in shock
it is possible to monitor closely for bleeding
tq is not being used to control bleeding from an amputated extremity