CC EX 16l – FIRST AID UPDATE- MEDEVACS:

Task:  To perform triage and to stabilize a casualty in order that they may be rescued to a place of safety and further medical care.

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Scenario: Casualty has severe & painful upper arm stings.

• How would you stabilize this casualty? 

• What precautions would you take and how would you move the casualty to enable evacuation to a place of safety.

• What aftercare would you provide while evacuating the casualty? 

• What information would you provide paramedics on reaching the shore?

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