F. Cause of trauma

G. Scenario of first medical symptoms

H. Aggravating and alleviating movements

I. Associated complaints

The following are components of a complete history of a patient’s medical problems:

A. General health before the current problem

B. Name of family physician or location of health records

C. Current medications and treatments

D. Recent injuries

E. Allergies

F. Family medical history

FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES In a first aid situation, the corpsman must always be ready to improvise. In the majority of emergency situations, standard medical supplies and equipment will not be immediately available or they may run out. Later sections of this chapter will discuss how material can be used as substitutes.

When medical supplies and equipment are available, they will probably be found in an ambulance or in the field medical Unit One bag.

Navy ambulances are stocked in accordance with NAVMEDCOMINST 6700.9. Table 4-1 lists equipment currently required. Table 4-2 lists the

Table 4-1.—Minimum first aid equipment and supplies stocked in a Navy ambulance

Patient transfer litters

1. wheeled litter

2. folding or collapsible litter

Airway, pharyngeal, adult, child, infant

Ambu bag with masks, adult, child, infant

Suction equipment, portable and installed

Oxygen inhalation equipment, installed and portable

Spine boards, long and short

Sterile obstetrical delivery pack Splinting material

Wound dressing supplies

Acute poisoning kit with activated charcoal and syrup of ipecac in premeasured doses

Eye irrigation equipment

Snakebite kit as determined by local policy

General basic supplies to include pillows, pillowcases, sheets, towels, emesis basin, disposable tissues, bedpan, thermometer, drinking cups, sandbags, blankets, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometer

Table 4-2.—Contents of an ambulance emergency bag