What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization -ANSWER-
Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a
MRAP
Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) -ANSWER-
Primary Blast
Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds -ANSWER-Secondary Blast
Casualty is thrown into a solid object -ANSWER-Tertiary Blast
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield -
ANSWER-Extremity Hemorrhage
Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the
battlefield -ANSWER-Not protected by body armor
When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? -
ANSWER-Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning
Factors that influence care on the battlefield? -ANSWER-Enemy fire,
medical equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations,
casualty transportation
What is a WALK kit? -ANSWER-Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
,Where can a WALK kit be found? -ANSWER-several ground vehicles
What medication is found in the combat pill pack? -ANSWER-
Acetaminophen, Mobic, Moxiflaxicin
Which combat casualties will receive ABX? -ANSWER-All will
eventually, ABX should not be given at the point of injury unless evac.
is delayed greater than 3 hours
What are the goals of TCCC -ANSWER-Accomplish the mission,
prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty
What are the phases of care? -ANSWER-Care under fire, tactical field
care, tactical evacuation care
What does MEDEVAC encompass? -ANSWER-Collecting the
wounded, triage, provide a mode of transportation, provide care en
route
First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon,
Combat Medic -ANSWER-Level 1
Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST)
-ANSWER-Level 2
Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital -
ANSWER-Level 3
Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and
OCONUS (Germany) -ANSWER-Level 4
, CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital -ANSWER-Level
5
What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the
battlefield? -ANSWER-DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on
skin, Sharpie on tape
What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? -ANSWER-1,3,4,7,9,11
Where do we sign the FMC? -ANSWER-We don't, we initial block 11
What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty -
ANSWER-1 hour
What is the timeframe for a Priority casualty? -ANSWER-4 hours
What is over classification and what is the impact on the mission? -
ANSWER-Classifying casualties worse than they are; pulls medical
assets that could be used else where
What are the lines of the 9line MEDEVAC for wartime and peace
time? -ANSWER-6 and 9
How do you request a 9 line MEDEVAC -ANSWER-"I have a
MEDEVAC request"
How long do you have to transmit a 9 line MEDEVAC -ANSWER-25
seconds
What is a Simple rescue? -ANSWER-Open field, no hindrances to
removing casualty
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