Sample_Medical_Injuries.pdf

MEDICAL INJURIES

CATEGORY NUMBER / HR CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES

IMMEDIATE

NON-AMBULATORY

5-10

Unique to tornado or structure collapse from the impact of debris or high winds with body surfaces.

ANY BODY PART CAN BE AFFECTED

- Penetrating fragmentation injuries

- Blunt force trauma

- Eye penetration

- Compound fracture

- Traumatic amputation

- Closed/open brain injury

- Abdominal perforation

- Crush injuries

DELAYED

COMBINATION

10-15

Results from impact of chemical hazard, debris or shrapnel fragments; includes complications from existing wounds (blisters

ANY BODY PART CAN BE AFFECTED

- Burns (flash, partial and full)

- Blisters (high concentration Cl)

- Minor crush injuries

- Breathing problems (major)

MINIMAL

COMBINATION

75-85

All structure collapse related injuries, illnesses or diseases not due to tornado or structure collapse; gravity-related falling hazards, sharp objects during extraction, site exposure, etc.

EXTREMITIES AFFECTED

- Burns (flash)

- Minor abrasions, contusions and

“road rash” (cuts, scrapes and bruise)

- Dust inhalation (minor)

GENERAL ADMIN

All victims should simulate dust, grime, general collapsed structure related injuries. Persons have been trapped in a confined space, potentially exposed to high-concentrations of chlorine gas, live electrical wiring, biohazards, sharp objects and falling debris.

The 60 ambulatory and 40 non-ambulatory victims are designed to test the abilities of the

Decontamination Element; the specific injuries related to each of the ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims test the Medical Element.