AFAMS EO Emergency Medical Field Kits (Dari) 01/09/2013

AFAMS 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. AFAMS Insert Dari

AFAMS Overview EO (Dari) Factors to consider in kit development Common medical supplies in kits Kit re-evaluation Lesson Review Quiz (not graded) AFAMS Insert Dari

AFAMS Considerations in Kit Design Dari AFAMS Insert Dari There 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?

AFAMS Who will be using the kit? Dari AFAMS Insert Dari 1.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.

AFAMS Where will the kit be used? Dari AFAMS Insert Dari 1.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.

AFAMS How long until evacuation to a higher level of care? Dari AFAMS Insert Dari 1.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.

AFAMS Common Medical Supplies in Kits Dari AFAMS Insert Dari Chest SealPressure Bandage Tourniquet Combat Gauze with coagulant

AFAMS Types of Maintenance AFAMS Insert Dari Preventative (Scheduled) Corrective (Unscheduled)

AFAMS Making Recommendations for Kits Dari AFAMS Insert Dari 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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AFAMS 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 Insert Dari

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

AFAMS Quiz Dari 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? Insert Dari

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

AFAMS Quiz Dari 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 Insert Dari

AFAMS Quiz Dari 3.When asking yourself where the kit will be used what are the considerations? Insert Dari

AFAMS Quiz Dari 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 Insert Dari

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