AIR & GROUND PAIN CASUALTY EVACUATION
Overview
Regional anesthesia provides multiple benefits for patient evacuation. The patient isn’t incapacitated by the anesthesia, can manage their own dosage in appropriate circumstances, and is quickly relieved of pain that can hinder their evacuation.
For additional information on regional anesthesia, consult the Joint Trauma System website (https://jts.health.mil/index.cfm/PI_CPGs/cpgs) under the sections : Pain Control (Analgesia) and Analgesia and Sedation Management During Prolonged Field Care )
Hardware: Use AND Documentation
The proper tool for facilitating Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is an infusion pump. The AmbIT PCA infusion pump is certified for air worthiness. Information on the use of a PCA pump and documentation for the AmbIT PCA pump are below:
For Clinicians:
ambIT Clinician Manual: https://www.avanos.qarad.eifu.online/AVA/all?keycode=001541
ambIT PCA Infusion Pump FAQ's: Basic instructions for the clinician (PDF)
Air Worthiness Certification: The AmbIT PCA pump has received airworthiness certification in a variety of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
AmbIT PCA Purchasing Inquiries: Buying an AmbIT pump.
For Patients:
ambIT Patient Manual: https://www.avanos.qarad.eifu.online/AVA/all?keycode=001541
Defense & Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS)
DVCIPM is glad to provide a graphic tool clinicians can use to facilitate self-reported pain diagnoses from patients.
DVPRS Scale: A free pain reporting scale for diagnostic use
DVPRS Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions for use with the DVPRS.