First Aid Flashcards
What publication covers First Aid?
FM 4-25.11
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
How many phases are there for TCCC and what are they?
Three Phases:
Care Under Fire
Tactical Field Care
Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
What does CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation in Non Medical Vehicle or Aircraft
What is the most likely threat to a casualties life?
Bleeding out
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert
Responds to Voice
Responds to Pain
Unresponsive
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does FMC stand for?
Field Medical Card
What are some symptoms of shock?
Sweaty but cool skin Pale skin Restlessness or nervousness Thirst Severe bleeding Confusion Rapid breathing Blotchy blue skin Nausea and or vomiting
What are the 4 types of burns?
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
What are the three types of heat casualties?
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are the two methods to open an airway?
Head tilt/chin lift and jaw thrust method
