Task
Identify the procedures for preventing/controlling shock.
Conditions
Given a casualty who is breathing. There is no uncontrolled bleeding. You find symptoms of shock.
Standard
Attempt to prevent shock without causing further injury to the casualty.
Site Preparation
You will need another soldier to play the part of the casualty. Have the casualty lie down. you can have a canteen of water available and have the casualty say that they are thirsty while testing step 3. Do not evaluate step 5 in the simulated mode.
Student Equipment
Poncho or blanket
IV (if available)
Canteen of water
Scenario
Tell the soldier to do all necessary first aid steps to prevent shock. You can vary the test by telling the soldier whether it is hot or cold or that the casualty has a broken leg or abdominal wound to see if the soldier knows what to do.
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Performance Measures |
Results | |
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1. Position the casualty. |
Go |
No-go |
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2. Loosen the casualty’s clothing which may bind around the neck, waist, or other areas unless in a chemical environment. |
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No-go |
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3. Keep the casualty from chilling or overheating. |
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No-go |
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4. Reassure the casualty. |
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No-go |
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5. Watch the casualty closely for life-threatening conditions and check for other injuries, if necessary. |
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No-go |
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6. OVERALL EVALUATION |
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No-go |
Score the student GO if all performance measures are go. Score the student NO GO if any performance measure is no-go. If the student scores a NO GO, show the student what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.