First AID Flashcards
What training circular covers first aid?
TC 4-02.1
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the 3 phases of TCCC?
Care under fire
Tactical field Care
Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation in Non-medical vehicle or aircraft
What is the biggest threat to a casualties life?
Bleeding
What are the 4 levels of consciousness? (AVPU)
Alertness
Responds to voice
Responds to pain
Unresponsive
What is FMC?
Field medical card
What are the 9 symptoms of shock?
Sweaty cool skin
Pale skin
Restlessness
Thirsty
Severe bleeding
Confusion
Rapid breathing
Blue skin
Nausea
Who can administer FMC?
A medic or certified Combat Life Saver
What is the objective of first aid?
Stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infections
What are the ABCs of first aid?
Open airway
Restore breathing
Stop bleeding
Protect wound circulation
Prevent shock
Should a casualty be given water?
No, no food or water
What are the 4 types of burns?
Chemical
Laser
Thermal
Electric
What are the 3 types of heat injury?
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
How do you diagnose a fracture?
Look for bleeding, Bones sticking out of the skin, and Check the pulse
Where should you splint your casualty?
Splint them where they lie
What method can you use to stop bleeding?
Apply field dressing
Manual pressure
Elevated limb
Apply pressure dressing
Digital pressure
Apply tourniquet
What is the first step of care under fire?
Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment
When should you not attempt to restore the airway?
When you find a casualty with no signs of life - no pulse, no breathing
When would you apply a tourniquet?
If the casualty has sever bleeding from a limb or has suffered amputation of a limb; administer life-saving hemorrhage control before moving the casualty
When would you not loosen clothes?
In a chemical environment
What Heat casualty is a medical emergency that may result in death if treatment is delayed?
Heatstroke
How do you check a casualty’s pulse?
Use the first 2 fingers and press gently on the neck beside the Adam’s apple on the side closest to you
