QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Combat Medicine
Medical Supplies

 Bandage - Heal wounds. Severe injuries may require multiple bandages

 Epinephrine - Stimulates heartrate.
 Morphine - Suppresses Pain. Also lowers heartrate and blood pressure.
 Saline – Replaces lost blood which helps improve blood pressure.
 Tourniquet – Stops blood loss when used on a wounded limb.
 Splint – Heals fractures and broken bones.

ACE Medical Interactions

 Different actions are available depending on the body part selected whether through the ACE Interact or the
Medical Menu.
 Actions are location specific;
 Bandaging is only available on wounds
 Splints are only available on fractured limbs
 Displacement (Drag and Carry) only on unconscious personnel.

Body Part Possible Injuries Available Diagnostic Available Medical Actions

Limbs (Arms and Legs) Wounds Check Pulse Bandage
Fractures Check Blood Pressure (Apply/Remove) Tourniquet
Splint
Inject Morphine
Inject Epinephrine
IV Transfusion
Torso Wounds Check Pulse Bandage
CPR
Head Wounds Check Pulse Bandage
Responsiveness
Interaction (Belt) N/A N/A Carry
Drag

Managing Injuries

1) Wounds and injuries should never be ignored, instead managed as quickly as possible
2) Notify team members when wounded
3) Find cover or a window in combat to check wounds
a. If wounded in a limb, apply a tourniquet, this will prevent blood loss.
b. Head and torso wounds are to be bandaged fully to stop blood loss.
c. If a limb is fractured or broken, apply a splint.
4) When possible, apply bandages to wounds and remove tourniquet(s)
5) Have Combat Medic or Combat Lifesaver review wounds and injuries
6) NEVER self-administer morphine without first consulting a Combat Medic or Combat Lifesaver

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