TCCC A
factors that affect combat casualty care: - answer hostile fire
darkness
environmental extremes
different wounding epidemiology
limited equipment
need for tactical maneuver
long delays to hospital care
different medic training and experience
three objectives of tactical combat casualty care - answer treat the casualty
prevent additional casualties
complete the mission
Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care: - answer Joint Trauma System
Joint Trauma System includes: - answer 42 members from all services in the DoD and civilian sector
100% deployed experience as of 2017
Three phases of care in TCCC - answer care under fire
tactical field care
TACEVAC Care
techniques used to quickly move casualties to cover when engaged in a firefight: - answer If a casualty is able to move to cover, he should do so to avoid others to enemy fire.
If casualty is unable to move and unresponsive, the casualty is likely beyond help and moving him while under fire may not be worth the risk.
If a casualty is responsive but can't move, a rescue plan should be devised if tactically feasible.
types of carries for Care Under Fire - answer One-person drag with/without a line
Two-person drag with/without a line
SEAL Team Three Carry-Also called the Shoulder-Belt carry
Hawes Carry-Also called the modified firemans carry or pack strap carry
Tourniquet application technique - answer "high and tight"
if first tourniquet fails apply a second tourniquet just above the first
What does MARCH stand for? - answer Massive hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
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