The Basics - Documentation in Prolonged Field Care

Hey, welcome back to ProlongedFieldCare.org. I'm Paul, and today I want to talk about the importance of documentation in prolonged field care situations. Before you head out, make sure you have a checklist and all the necessary equipment, including medications, fresh whole blood kits, blood typing cards, fluids, specialty equipment, power supply, cables, and filled oxygen bottles. Ensure your team is trained in tactical medicine and prolonged field care, and have a telemed plan in place. Plan for multiple evacuation platforms. Use the 10 essential Prolonged Field Care capabilities worksheet to determine what you need to bring. When you arrive, secure your medications and distribute supplies among the available platforms. Set up your aid station and familiarize your team with the equipment and layout. Have a communication plan in place and double-check all contact information. For documentation, use brain sheets similar to those used by ICU nurses. Consider using PFC casualty cards to track vital signs, injuries, treatments, and plans for each patient. Trend vitals regularly and communicate changes to the team. Prioritize treatments and share care plans with the entire team. Use specialty flow sheets and checklists for specific conditions like burns, fluid administration, and ketamine drips. Finally, consider using the multi-patient evacuation chart for organizing and tracking multiple patients. By implementing these documentation practices, you can improve patient care and enhance efficiency in prolonged field care situations. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.

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