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EO 007.01 Emergency Medical Field Kits(Dari)

01/09/2013

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Importance of Lesson(Dari)

• Attempts are made to prevent emergencies from happening. Though many emergency situations can be prevented emergencies still occur.

• Being prepared to deal with emergencies can help to reduce the negative impacts of emergencies.

• One method is to have already prepared emergency kits containing equipment and other medical supplies that may be required.

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Overview EO 007.01(Dari)

• Factors to consider in kit development

• Common medical supplies in kits

• Kit re-evaluation• Lesson Review• Quiz (not graded)

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Considerations in Kit DesignDari

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Insert DariThere are three simple questions that must be asked in designing an medical emergency kit:

1.Who will be using the kit?

2.Where will this kit be used?

3.How long until evacuation to a higher level of care?

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Who will be using the kit?Dari

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Insert Dari1.Level of training:– Physicians have a vast skill set while

Combat Medics are limited to specific protocols. Therefore, physicians can require more medical supplies and equipment.

2.Specialty qualifications such as Flight Surgeon. They may require specialized equipment.

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Where will the kit be used?Dari

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Insert Dari1.Types of injuries expected: Gunshot wounds, blast injuries, to simple injuries.

2.Location: Due to the isolation of a patrol additional equipment may be required. E.g. On patrol vs in hospital

3.Temperature: Certain medications and medical supplies must be stored at certain temperatures and therefore, may be inappropriate for kit use.

4.Size/ Weight: The kit bag will be of limited size and must fit all supplies. These kits will be carried and therefore, this restricts the weight of individual pieces of the kit.

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How long until evacuation to a higher level of care?

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Insert Dari1.Evacuation supplies: – casualty tags, communication reports…

2.Increased time to evacuation:– More equipment and medical supplies

required to keep patients stabilized.– Additional medical interventions may be

required necessitating additional kit.

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Common Medical Supplies in KitsDari

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Chest Seal Pressure Bandage

TourniquetCombat Gauze with coagulant

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Types of Maintenance

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Insert Dari• Preventative (Scheduled)

• Corrective (Unscheduled)

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Making Recommendations for KitsDari

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• Emergency Kits are standardized to ensure the same equipment is available in all kits

– It also ensures items that are not required or are not cost-effective are not used

– It limits waste

• It is not uncommon that changes to kits are required due to:

– Changes in treatment protocols– Lack of supply from Manufacturer– New equipment that is more cost-effective– Failure of equipment or supplies in the field

• Requests for addition and/or removal of kit should be written to MEDCOM.

– Ensures standardization– Cost-effectiveness review

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In-Class Quiz (Assessment)Dari

Formative Assessment:•Not marked•Used to assess the students’ understanding of the considerations taken when designing an emergency kit.•The Instructor will provide the answers and debrief post quiz.

Time: 30 mins

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1.What are the three questions that should be asked in designing a kit?

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1.What are the three questions that should be asked in designing a kit?

1. Who will be using the kit?

2. Where will this kit be used?

3. How long until evacuation to a higher level of care?

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2.When asking yourself who will be using the kit what are the two considerations?

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2.When asking yourself who will be using the kit what are the two considerations?

1. Training of the individual using the kit.

2. Special qualifications

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3.When asking yourself where the kit will be used what are the considerations?

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3. When asking yourself where the kit will be used what are the considerations?

1.Types of injuries expected

2.Location: On patrol vs in hospital

3.Temperature

4.Size/ Weight

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