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Combat MedicsVictor ArmentaBrief HistorySurgeon Dominique Jean Larrey directed the Grande Arme of Napoleon to develop mobile field hospitals, in the 1790sIt was during the American Civil War that Surgeon (Major) Jonathan Letterman, Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac, realized a need for an integrated medical treatment and evacuation system.68W RoleThe main role of the 68W10 in the United States Army is to provide medical treatment to wounded soldiers.Whiskeys are staples in the functionality of the US Army, as every squad is required to have a whiskey in attendance when going on any hazardous missionResponsibilitiesProvide cover fire to incapacitate an enemyAccompany every patrol to provide immediate medical coverage for all soldiers in combatInitial stabilizing treatment and triagePlan and conduct Evacuation from the field of battle and en route life supportPreventive medicineField sanitationClinical medicineSupportive Care in the event of delayed transportPlan and Provide instructions for unit Combat Lifesaver programs

Different TreatmentsIntravenous fluids

Different TreatmentsFast one IntraosseousAny thing that can infused IV can be Infused I/O

Use I/O if not possible to get access to a vein. (ie severe burns, amputations)Mass Casualty (quicker)

Intraosseous Infusions

IED

Different TreatmentsEmergency Cricothyroidotomy

CricothyroidotomyIndications for useIf it is not logical to secure an airway using standard airway procedures

The boy in the next slide was saved using a light wand. (warning next image is Extremely Graphic)

How would you do mouth to mouth to this?Different TreatmentsNeedle Chest Decompression

Different Treatments

Hemorrhage Control

KAT Tourniquet

TrainingBasic Training 16 weeksEMT Training 16 weeksCombat Medic Training 8 weeksM6 Identifier additional 1 year (LPN) (Optional)

Trauma Lanes

Rod of Asclepius

Asclepius, the son of Apollo, who was a practitioner of medicine in ancient Greek mythology.

Biblical relevance of Rod of Asclepius (Numbers 21:6-9)

Then the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. And the people came to Moses and said, "We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you. Pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us." So Moses prayed for the people. And the LORD said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live." Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live.Caduceus

The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology.By extension of its association with Mercury/Hermes, the caduceus is also a recognized symbol of commerce and negotiation.

Combat Medic PrayerOh, LordI ask for your divine strengthto meet the demands of my profession. Help me to be the finest medic,both technically and tactically.

If I am called to the battlefield, give me the courage to conserve our fighting forcesby providing medical care to all who are in needs.

If I am called to a mission of peace,give me the strength to lead by caringfor those who need my assistance.

Finally Lord,help me to take care of my own spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.

Teach me to trust in your presence and never-failing love.AMENCombat Medics Rule