# Presentation: 107124

## Mission Aircrew CourseChapter 3: Survival and Urgent Care(May 2006)

**Mission Aircrew Course****Chapter 3: Survival and Urgent Care****(May 2006)**

## O-2017 DISCUSS POST-CRASH ACTIONS (S)

**Aircrew Tasks**

## Discuss basic post-crash actions. {S; 3.1}
Concerning survival equipment, discuss: {S; 3.2}
The importance of water
Types of signaling devices (CLASS)
Basic survival equipment
Concerning urgent care, discuss: {S; 3.3}
Moving the victim; airway; pulse; and bleeding
Post-urgent care directions

**Concerning survival equipment, discuss: {S; 3.2}**
**The importance of water**
**Types of signaling devices (CLASS)**
**Basic survival equipment**
**Concerning urgent care, discuss: {S; 3.3}**
**Moving the victim; airway; pulse; and bleeding**
**Post-urgent care directions**

**Objectives**

## Introduction

**The purpose of this section is to introduce you to the fundamentals of aircrew survival.**
**It is **_**not**_** to teach you how to build a shelter out of parachutes and garbage bags.**

## What is your most important survival tool?

## Your attitude!Having a positive mental attitude is often the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Be mentally prepared to survive in the wilderness for the rest of your life, or it might be the rest of your life!

## Preparation 

**Carry a survival kit in the aircraft and be sure all crew members know what is in the kit and how to use it.  Inspect contents periodically**
***Rhoda’s Rule***** states, “If you cannot walk from the end of the runway to the terminal without getting cold then you are not dressed properly!”**
**Consider the weather over the worst conditions you are flying over**
**Carry your cell phone (fully charged)**

## Emergency Egress

**Prior preparation is important.  Follow the checklist to prop open doors, tighten seat and shoulder belts, secure cargo, and turn off the electricity and fuel.**
**If doors jam, kick them open or kick out the windows.  May also exit through the baggage door.**
**Can’t move the front seats from the rear, so agree on who does what and in what sequence.**
**Discuss what to do if one or more of the crew is incapacitated.**

## Post-Crash Actions

**Get clear of the aircraft if there is any danger of fire or having it fall on you.**
**Treat yourself for shock by sipping water.**
**Check everyone for injuries and apply first aid.**
**Try your cell phone or radio.  Activate the ELT.**
**Stay with the aircraft if in a remote area -  we can find an aircraft but its easy to miss a survivor.**
**Finally, consider water, shelter and food (listed in order of importance -- you can go for days without food).**

**Notes:**
3.1
Objective 3.1 – Discuss basic post-crash actions.

## Survival Equipment 

**Water is the most important resource - If in desert areas staying still during the heat of the day and working when it is cooler conserves water**
**Carry water or have purification tablets**
**Have a container for water and consider a metal cup for boiling (purification)**

**Notes:**
3.2
Objective 3.2 – Demonstrate knowledge of survival equipment (aircraft & personal): importance of water; types of signaling devices (CLASS); discuss survival equipment.

## Survival Equipment

**Signaling equipment is critical**
**Some of the signals you might use include...**
**Signal Mirrors (best method when the sun is out)**
**Flares**
**Tarps**
**Compact Disks (akin to the signal mirror)**
**Strobes**
**ELT  **
**Smoke or other man-made signals**

## Survival Equipment

**If you make your own signal, use the “****CLASS****” acronym:**
_**C**_**olor - Make it unusually colored**
_**L**_**ocation - Put it where it can be seen; best is high and open**
_**A**_**ngles - Because they do not occur in nature**
_**S**_**ize - Make them visible from the air**
_**S**_**hape - Make them an eye-catching shape**

## Survival Equipment

**Ensure all crewmembers know the location and operation of the Emergency Locator Transmitter**
**If possible, have a small survival manual in your equipment kit with suggestions on food gathering, shelter construction, and other survival techniques**

## Survival Equipment

**You can also include...**
**A good knife**
**Fire starters and matches**
**A space blanket**
**A small first aid kit**
**Rations**
**Anything else that would make you stay more comfortable**

## Remember...

**A little planning and a few pieces of equipment could be the difference between life and death!  **
**Prepare for the area and conditions you will operating in and update your survival kit seasonally.  **
**Finally, remember your most important tool is your WILL TO SURVIVE!**

## Urgent Care

**About 60% of crash survivors are injured**
**Affect a prompt rescue**
**Don’t become the second victim**
**Do not move the victim unless necessary**
**Ensure the airway is open**
**Clear the airway**
**Rescue breathing**
**Check for pulse (CPR)**
**Locate & control bleeding**
**Use point pressure on the injury to stop bleeding**
**Treat for shock**

**Notes:**
3.3
Objective 3.3 – Demonstrate knowledge of urgent care: discuss the four most important measures (moving the victim, airway, pulse and bleeding); discuss post-urgent care directions.
You should consider taking a course in CPR and urgent care.

Note: Added 3rd bullet for shock

## Urgent Care:	General Instructions

**Do not move a victim except for safety**
**Do not let a victim get up and walk around**
**Protect the victim**
**Use blankets as needed**
**Do not discuss anyone’s condition with bystanders or reporters**
**Administer urgent care**
**Determine injuries; get help**
**Know your limits**
**Good Samaritan Law**

## Biohazards: 	Blood Borne Pathogens

**The hazards associated with exposure to blood necessitate training for personnel who might be exposed to blood or body fluids**
**Included in Red Cross First Aid training now**
**Know the associated risk before you attempt to administer aid**
**Obtain and use protection kits**

**Notes:**
Primarily a concern for ground teams.
You should have protective gear (such as gloves, CPR mask, goggles, etc.) to minimize exposure to blood born pathogens.  Common viruses include HIV and hepatitis.

## QUESTIONS?