Table 1 life support elements addressed in training
From: Naval casualty management training using human patient simulators
Advanced trauma life support elements | Medical (non trauma) elements | Technical elements | Pharmacological elements |
|---|---|---|---|
Airway management | Arrhythmias | Loss of electrical power supply | Management of sedation |
Tension pneumothorax | Anaphylaxis | Use of adjunct devices – NGT, Foley catheter, intercostal drain | Fluid and blood product resuscitation |
Blast injuries | Hypothermia | Ventilator malfunction/disconnection | Toxic gas inhalation (CO, CN) |
Electrocution (leading to VF, rhabdomyolysis) | Management of the severe burns patient | ||
Head Injury | Supportive (i.e. nursing) care | ||
Smoke inhalation | Prolonged care of the casualty in the absence of immediate evacuation (all sessions lasted 3.5 hours). | ||
Triage |