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Recap: Phases of Care

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CIRCULATION

PULSES

Carotid

Femoral

Radial

ESTIMATED BLOOD PRESSURES

Carotid 60-70

Femoral 70-80
Radial 80-90

Secondary Blood Sweep

SHOCK

What is Shock?

Some symptoms of shock

Compensated

Decompensated

Irreversible

Physiological responses to blood loss.

Basic shock first aid – is raising the legs above the heart myth or what

MEDICS ONLY

TXA – Prevents clots from breaking down

Whole Blood – carries o2

IV Fluid – regain mental status or radial pulse only

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:

TMT – Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet

1.85 inches wide

Audible click when windlass is secure

5-¾ min 38” max

They have a junctional plate that will attach to it which is why I think this TQ is worth a look at

AFTER ACTION VIDEO:

Video posted in Skinny Medic Facebook group

Guy has multiple stab wounds to the torso

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