Tier 2 Respiration Assessments and Treatments: You are in a SAFE and SECURE location – The primary learning objective is to show you how to identify more subtle chest wall injuries that can affect respirations. The estimated time to complete this scenario is 5 minutes. This scenario occurs in the Tactical Field Care Phase. Equipment Available: Combat Life Saver Pack. Evacuation/Disposition is possible through the tablet. Selecting the patient’s disposition will end the exercise.
Patient Communication
Patient: Can you tell me your name?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you remember what happened?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you feel any pain?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you have any medical problems?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you have any allergies?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you take any medications?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are you feeling dizzy or confused?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are you having trouble breathing?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Can you see clearly?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you feel any swelling in your throat?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are your lips or tongue swollen?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Is your voice hoarse or different?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Audio Triggers
Good job cleaning around the wound.
Good job doing a thorough exposure to search for subtle injuries. It is important to be as respectful as the situation allows.
Good job doing a thorough examination to search for subtle injuries. It is important to be as respectful as the situation allows. A common approach for this examination is to use the ‘back’ of your hand to displace the breast tissue.
Good job doing a thorough examination to search for subtle injuries. It is important to be as respectful as the situation allows. A common approach for this examination is to use the ‘back’ of your hand to displace the breast tissue.
Scoring Details
Exam: Assessment: Remove the patient's shirt
Exam: Assessment: Roll the patient over
Exam: Assessment: Remove the patient's underbra
Displace mammary tissue (right side)
Place Chest Seal Back Right
Place Chest Seal Breast Right
Patient disposition: Medical Evacuation