MARCH protocol
In the concept of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), the use of the MARCH algorithm is recommended during the Tactical Field Care stage. This stage takes place in the yellow or green zone when the threat of enemy fire is no longer present, and you can focus on providing comprehensive assistance to the wounded. The […]
Glasgow Coma Scale
⛑️The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses. 📌Let’s remind you about the medical English courses available on our platform! They are designed according […]
Fractures
A bone fracture is a full or partial break in the continuity of bone tissue. Fractures can occur in any bone in the body. – Перелом кістки – це повне або часткове порушення цілісності кісткової тканини. Переломи можуть статися в будь-якій кістці тіла. There are a number of fracture types, including: 🔨Avulsion fracture – авульсивний […]
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature. Гіпотермія – це невідкладний медичний стан, який виникає тоді, коли організм втрачає тепло швидше, ніж може його виробити, що призводить до небезпечно низької температури тіла. 🥶Hypothermia is often caused by […]
Myocardial infarction
🫀Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot. The lack of blood flow can cause damage or destruction of part of the heart muscle. Інфаркт міокарда, широко відомий як серцевий напад, виникає, коли приплив крові до […]
Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
⛑️A first aid kit allows individuals to respond promptly to injuries or medical emergencies. This quick response can prevent a situation from worsening and provide relief to the injured person. Аптечка першої допомоги дозволяє людям негайно реагувати на травми чи медичні надзвичайні ситуації. Швидка реакція може запобігти погіршенню ситуації та надати полегшення постраждалій особі. 🩺Individual […]
Pneumothorax (a collapsed lung)
🫁Emergency lung diseases are medical conditions that can rapidly and severely compromise a person’s respiratory function, often requiring immediate medical attention. These conditions can result from various causes, including infections, trauma, allergic reactions, and underlying lung diseases. One of them is pneumothorax. Невідкладні легеневі захворювання – це медичні стани, які можуть швидко й серйозно порушити […]
Severe bleeding
💁Understanding the importance of first medical aid for severe bleeding in everyday life is essential. Basic first aid skills and knowledge of how to respond to bleeding injuries can have a significant impact on personal safety, the safety of loved ones, and the well-being of the community. Важливо розуміти важливість першої допомоги при сильних кровотеч […]