What factors influence TCCC?
- Hostile fire
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first
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What are the phases of care in TCCC?
- Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
What is every first responder's role in CUF?
To treat the most immediate life-threatening injuries with TQ application on the battlefield
What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
- Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
- Airway
- Respiration
- Circulation
- Hypothermia/Head Injuries
- Pain
- Antibiotics
- Wounds
- Splints
When providing "buddy aid," should you use your JFAK or the casualty's JFAK?
The casualty's JFAK
What is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK?
Tourniquet (TQ)
When should medications and medical-grade equipment be replaced in the JFAK?
All medication and medical-garde items should be replaced if expired or the expiration date is before your expected deployment timeframe
What is Care Under Fire?
Care Under Fire is the care given by the first responder at the scene of the injury while they and the casualty are still under effective hostile fire or near the threat. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried in the individual Service member's JFAK
What are the signs of life-threatening bleeding?
Bright red blood is pooling on the ground
The overlying clothes are soaked with blood
There is a traumatic AMPUTATION of the arm or leg
There is a pulsatile (pulsing) or steady bleeding from the wound
How long does it take to bleed to death from a complete femoral artery and vein disruption?
3 minutes
What are the advantages and disadvantages of one-person drags?
Advantages:
No equipment required and only one rescuer is exposed to enemy fire
Disadvantages:
Relatively slow to move the casualty; does not allow optimal body position for dragging the casualty; can be tiring for the first responder if the patient is heavy or wearing a lot of gear
What are the advantages and disadvantages of two-person drags?
Advantages:
May be useful in situations where drags do not work well; less painful for the casualty than dragging; quicker than most one-person carries
Disadvantages:
Causes the rescuers to have a higher silhouette than most drags, exposing them to possible hostile fire; hard to accomplish with the rescuer's and/or the casualty's equipment being worn
What is the difference between the TFC and CUF phases?
TFC is distinguished from CUF by a reduced level of threat from hostile fire (the shooting has stopped - or enemy fire is ineffective), and relatively more time available to provide care, depending on the tactical situation and available medical equipment
True or False: During TFC, the tactical situation could change back to CUF again at any time.
True
What is MARCH PAWS?
The MARCH PAWS sequence is the pneumonic for TCCC assessment and treatment of casualties, which enables systematic identification and intervention of life-threatening injuries that could result in preventable combat deaths
During what phase of care is TTA preformed?
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
What pneumonic is used to prioritize care during the TTA?
MARCH PAWS
What is a blood sweep?
A blood sweep is your initial casualty evaluation. It should be a rapid head-to-toe check for any unrecognized life-threatening bleeding
What is the proper distance a deliberate tourniquet should be placed from the bleeding site in TFC?
2 - 3 inches above the bleeding site [Show Less]