MCRP 3-40A.7 — Patient Movement

MCRP 3-40A.7 governs Navy and Marine Corps patient movement capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures for theater operations.

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• Publication number: MCRP 3-40A.7
• Title: PATIENT MOVEMENT
• Date: 1 Jul 2019
• Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
• Status: Current

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Its contents address patient movement operations, planning, capabilities of care, environmental conditions, evacuation, medical regulating, and en route care. It requires the MSOC to submit air evacuation designated standby aircraft requirements to the MLG ALO 72 hours in advance.

Topics covered

• Patient movement operations
• Patient evacuation planning
• Environmental evacuation considerations
• Landing zone procedures
• Patient evacuation teams
• Medical regulating
• Casualty triage categories
• En route care

Questions and answers

How do wind and sand affect patient evacuation operations?

The effects of wind and sand are interrelated. Sandstorms restrict visibility and hamper movement. (paragraph 3)

How does excessive heat affect medical equipment?

Medical equipment must be protected from the effects of heat. (paragraph 6)

When should ground ambulances be used in a CBRN environment?

Ground ambulances should be used instead of air assets as long as their use does not adversely affect the casualty’s medical condition. (paragraph 3)

What weather factors must corpsmen consider during patient evacuation?

Corpsmen must consider weather/wind factors that affect aircraft performance to achieve successful patient evacuation missions. (paragraph 4)

How far in advance must standby aircraft requirements be submitted?

The MSOC will submit air evacuation designated standby aircraft requirements to the MLG ALO 72 hours in advance to ensure that helicopters are available for patient movement. (paragraph 1)

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